Political Systems and Social Movements
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What does a constitution primarily outline?

  • Economic policies and regulations
  • Social customs and traditions
  • Military strategies and tactics
  • Supreme law regarding rights and duties (correct)
  • Which term refers to a political entity defined by shared characteristics such as ethnicity and language?

  • Suffrage
  • Succession
  • Militia
  • Nation (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of a pronunciamiento?

  • To seek political change through military means (correct)
  • To conduct regular military drills
  • To implement economic reforms
  • To enforce existing laws
  • What does suffrage refer to?

    <p>The right to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the criollos in the historical context discussed?

    <p>People of Spanish descent born in the Americas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Political Systems

    • Constitution: The fundamental law of a state, outlining the rights, duties, and structure of society.
    • Nation: A group of people sharing common characteristics like ethnicity, language, and history, forming a political entity.
    • Division of Powers: The separation of governmental authority into different branches, such as legislative, executive, and judicial.
    • Suffrage: The right to vote, potentially limited or universal. The text discusses different forms of suffrage.

    Military and Social Movements

    • Militia Nacional: A local military force operating independently from the national army.
    • Pronunciamiento: A military uprising aimed at political change, not necessarily power seizure.
    • Ley Sálica: A law excluding females from inheriting the throne, restricting succession to male heirs.
    • Criollos: People of Spanish descent born in the Americas, often disadvantaged compared to their European counterparts in positions of power. This implies potential tensions within the colonial system.

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    This quiz explores the key concepts of political systems, including the role of constitutions, nationhood, and division of powers. Additionally, it delves into military social movements, examining local militias and significant uprisings. Test your understanding of these fundamental ideas and their implications in society.

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