1. Describe the situation/conflict between the US and North Korea.
After Japan lost the war and gave up Korea a It split into the Communist North and Democratic South. North Korea invaded South Korea June 24, 1950. UN intervene 90 percent of their fighting force where US soldiers. The war ended with a armistice. In the 2000's North Korea started conducting nuclear tests. Their first one was in 2006. The united states has put sanctions on them. North Korea has threaten nuclear war constantly on America and South Korea.
2.What are the main economic and political systems that are practiced in the world and how do they differ?
Political systems.
Dictatorship- When a person or group of people have absolute control over everything.
Communism- The idea of communism is where everyone is equal and all have the same rights and income. No one is above another. But what is practice as communism is basically extreme socialism.
Democracy- Government where the people elect their government officials to represent their views. The people hold the power.
Monarchy- Is were There is a queen or king who controls the government system.
Anarchy- no government.
Economic system
Capitalism- Is were you can own your own business and run it as you want. Anyone can be able to run a business. Everyone has equal opportunity.
Communism- Everyone gets the same income and same needs.
Socialism- Everyone contributes resources and the government dispense it as they see fit.
3.What is income inequality, why is it an issue and what can be done to help improve it?
Income inequality is the gap between the rich and the poor. For the last several years the middle class has been vanishing. The top 1 percent controls most of the wealth in America. It makes it hardy for families to make a living. There are several ideas to lower income inequality. Some being to raise the minimum wage and tax the rich more.
4. What are the major differences between democrats and republicans in the United States?
The democrats have more liberal views. They tend to support homosexuality and abortions. They can be very anti gun and are pro big government.
The republicans have more conservative views. They tend to support Christianity and have support traditional morals. They are pro gun and for small government.
5. Describe US diplomacy/foreign policy over the years.
After the Revolution war the united states started a policy of isolationism. They didn't not want to interact with foreign country's because it would only bring them into war. After ww1 the united states started to get more involved into foreign affairs and after ww2 it became a world power. Today just about everything that happens the united states gets involved. After ww1 they were part of the League of Nations. It eventually fell apart and then after ww2 it became part of the United Nations.
6.Describe the importance of the US Constitution and the Amendments.
The Constitution is the supreme law of the nation. The first three articles of the constitution set up 3 branches of government and the regulations and rules that they have to follow. The three branches are Legislature, Congress, and Judiciary. The first ten amendments of the constitution are known as the bill of rights. It is our rights. It is the symbol of freedom and culture of America.
7. Describe the impact Climate Change may have on the world
Through the heating of the planet because of c02 levels rising it can cause droughts and lengthen summers. Melt polar caps. Rise temperatures. Cause larger storms and more frequent storms. Cause more natural disasters.
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