AP Comparative Government and Politics Flashcards: Impact Of Industrialization And Economic Development

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Flashcard 1: What is the role of the government in economic development?

Answer: To create policies and environments conducive to growth. Provides regulations, infrastructure, and economic incentives.

Flashcard 2: What is a negative environmental impact of industrialization?

Answer: Increased pollution and environmental degradation. Factory emissions and waste harm air, water, and soil.

Flashcard 3: What is 'industrial policy'?

Answer: Government measures aimed at promoting economic growth in specific sectors. Targeted support for key industries through subsidies and regulations.

Flashcard 4: What is 'globalization'?

Answer: The increasing interconnectedness of the world's economies. Trade, communication, and investment link world economies.

Flashcard 5: What is a 'mixed economy'?

Answer: An economic system combining private and public enterprise. Balances market freedom with government regulation.

Flashcard 6: Identify a social consequence of industrialization.

Answer: Increased social stratification and class division. Creates distinct working and capitalist classes.

Flashcard 7: What is a 'developed country'?

Answer: A nation with a high level of industrialization and income. Advanced infrastructure, technology, and living standards.

Flashcard 8: Which policy can promote economic development?

Answer: Infrastructure investment. Roads, railways, and utilities support industrial expansion.

Flashcard 9: What is the 'service sector'?

Answer: Economic activities that provide services rather than goods. Banking, healthcare, education, and retail industries.

Flashcard 10: Identify a factor that can hinder industrialization.

Answer: Lack of access to capital. Without funding, businesses cannot buy machinery or expand.

Flashcard 11: Name a benefit of economic development.

Answer: Improved living standards. Higher incomes, better healthcare, and quality of life.

Flashcard 12: What is 'capital accumulation'?

Answer: The growth of capital resources, including human capital and physical capital. Investment in machinery, buildings, and worker skills.

Flashcard 13: Name a negative impact of globalization.

Answer: Loss of local industries to international competition. Global competition can destroy domestic manufacturing jobs.

Flashcard 14: Identify a political impact of industrialization.

Answer: The rise of labor unions and workers' rights movements. Workers organize to demand better wages and conditions.

Flashcard 15: Name an economic goal of developing nations.

Answer: Achieving sustainable development. Growth that doesn't deplete resources or harm environment.

Flashcard 16: What economic theory explains industrialization impacts?

Answer: Modernization theory. Suggests societies progress through stages from traditional to modern.

Flashcard 17: Which policy can promote economic development?

Answer: Infrastructure investment. Roads, railways, and utilities support industrial expansion.

Flashcard 18: What is 'economic inequality'?

Answer: The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups. Wealth and opportunity gaps create social tensions.

Flashcard 19: Which sector typically grows first during industrialization?

Answer: The manufacturing sector. Factories and production facilities expand before services.

Flashcard 20: What role does technology play in industrialization?

Answer: It enables more efficient production and drives industrial growth. Machinery and innovation increase productivity and scale.

Flashcard 21: What is the role of the government in economic development?

Answer: To create policies and environments conducive to growth. Provides regulations, infrastructure, and economic incentives.

Flashcard 22: What role does technology play in industrialization?

Answer: It enables more efficient production and drives industrial growth. Machinery and innovation increase productivity and scale.

Flashcard 23: What is industrialization?

Answer: The process of transforming an economy from agrarian to industrial. Key transition marking shift from manual labor to mechanized production.

Flashcard 24: Identify a consequence of rapid urbanization.

Answer: Overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure in cities. Cities grow faster than housing and services can expand.

Flashcard 25: Identify a political impact of industrialization.

Answer: The rise of labor unions and workers' rights movements. Workers organize to demand better wages and conditions.

Flashcard 26: Define the term 'urbanization.'

Answer: The process of population shift from rural to urban areas. Movement driven by industrial job opportunities in cities.

Flashcard 27: What is a common characteristic of industrial economies?

Answer: A high level of mechanization and factory-based production. Mass production using machines in centralized facilities.

Flashcard 28: Name a challenge faced by developing countries during industrialization.

Answer: Balancing industrial growth with environmental sustainability. Must manage rapid change while protecting environment.

Flashcard 29: Which term describes a decrease in a nation's poverty rate?

Answer: Poverty alleviation. Reducing the percentage of population living in poverty.

Flashcard 30: Which economic model focuses on industrial-led development?

Answer: The industrial model of economic development. Prioritizes manufacturing growth to drive economic progress.

Flashcard 31: Name a challenge faced by developing countries during industrialization.

Answer: Balancing industrial growth with environmental sustainability. Must manage rapid change while protecting environment.

Flashcard 32: Which sector typically grows first during industrialization?

Answer: The manufacturing sector. Factories and production facilities expand before services.

Flashcard 33: Identify a cultural impact of industrialization.

Answer: Cultural homogenization and loss of traditional lifestyles. Urban industrial culture replaces rural traditions.

Flashcard 34: How does industrialization affect employment patterns?

Answer: It shifts employment from agriculture to manufacturing and services. Creates factory jobs while reducing farm employment.

Flashcard 35: What is 'industrial policy'?

Answer: Government measures aimed at promoting economic growth in specific sectors. Targeted support for key industries through subsidies and regulations.

Flashcard 36: Identify one major impact of industrialization on urbanization.

Answer: Increased urbanization as people moved to cities for factory jobs. Factory jobs concentrated in cities, drawing rural workers.

Flashcard 37: Name a benefit of economic development.

Answer: Improved living standards. Higher incomes, better healthcare, and quality of life.

Flashcard 38: What is 'economic inequality'?

Answer: The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups. Wealth and opportunity gaps create social tensions.

Flashcard 39: What is economic development?

Answer: Progress in an economy indicated by higher living standards and GDP growth. Measured by improvements in income, health, and infrastructure.

Flashcard 40: What is industrialization?

Answer: The process of transforming an economy from agrarian to industrial. Key transition marking shift from manual labor to mechanized production.

Flashcard 41: Which economic sector typically declines during industrialization?

Answer: The agricultural sector. Workers leave farms for higher-paying factory jobs.

Flashcard 42: What is a negative environmental impact of industrialization?

Answer: Increased pollution and environmental degradation. Factory emissions and waste harm air, water, and soil.

Flashcard 43: Identify a cultural impact of industrialization.

Answer: Cultural homogenization and loss of traditional lifestyles. Urban industrial culture replaces rural traditions.

Flashcard 44: Name a negative impact of globalization.

Answer: Loss of local industries to international competition. Global competition can destroy domestic manufacturing jobs.

Flashcard 45: Which economic model focuses on industrial-led development?

Answer: The industrial model of economic development. Prioritizes manufacturing growth to drive economic progress.

Flashcard 46: Identify one major impact of industrialization on urbanization.

Answer: Increased urbanization as people moved to cities for factory jobs. Factory jobs concentrated in cities, drawing rural workers.

Flashcard 47: What is the 'industrial revolution'?

Answer: A period of major industrialization that began in the late 18th century. Started in Britain, transformed global production methods.

Flashcard 48: Which country is considered a leader in early industrialization?

Answer: The United Kingdom. First to develop steam power and factory systems.

Flashcard 49: Which country is considered a leader in early industrialization?

Answer: The United Kingdom. First to develop steam power and factory systems.

Flashcard 50: Identify a consequence of rapid urbanization.

Answer: Overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure in cities. Cities grow faster than housing and services can expand.

Flashcard 51: What is 'foreign direct investment' (FDI)?

Answer: Investment by a firm in one country in business interests in another. Cross-border investment brings capital and technology transfer.

Flashcard 52: Which term describes a decrease in a nation's poverty rate?

Answer: Poverty alleviation. Reducing the percentage of population living in poverty.

Flashcard 53: Identify a factor that can hinder industrialization.

Answer: Lack of access to capital. Without funding, businesses cannot buy machinery or expand.

Flashcard 54: What is a 'mixed economy'?

Answer: An economic system combining private and public enterprise. Balances market freedom with government regulation.

Flashcard 55: What is economic development?

Answer: Progress in an economy indicated by higher living standards and GDP growth. Measured by improvements in income, health, and infrastructure.

Flashcard 56: What is 'sustainable development'?

Answer: Development meeting present needs without compromising future generations. Balances current needs with long-term environmental protection.

Flashcard 57: What is 'sustainable development'?

Answer: Development meeting present needs without compromising future generations. Balances current needs with long-term environmental protection.

Flashcard 58: What is a 'developed country'?

Answer: A nation with a high level of industrialization and income. Advanced infrastructure, technology, and living standards.

Flashcard 59: Name a key factor that drives economic development.

Answer: Investment in human capital. Education and skills training boost productivity and innovation.

Flashcard 60: What is the relationship between industrialization and GDP?

Answer: Industrialization generally leads to an increase in GDP. Higher production efficiency boosts national economic output.

Flashcard 61: What is 'economic liberalization'?

Answer: The reduction of state involvement in the economy to promote growth. Removes trade barriers and privatizes state-owned enterprises.

Flashcard 62: What is 'globalization'?

Answer: The increasing interconnectedness of the world's economies. Trade, communication, and investment link world economies.

Flashcard 63: What is 'economic liberalization'?

Answer: The reduction of state involvement in the economy to promote growth. Removes trade barriers and privatizes state-owned enterprises.

Flashcard 64: How does industrialization affect employment patterns?

Answer: It shifts employment from agriculture to manufacturing and services. Creates factory jobs while reducing farm employment.

Flashcard 65: Name an economic goal of developing nations.

Answer: Achieving sustainable development. Growth that doesn't deplete resources or harm environment.

Flashcard 66: Which innovation is often linked to the start of industrialization?

Answer: The steam engine. Powered machinery and transportation, enabling mass production.

Flashcard 67: What is 'foreign direct investment' (FDI)?

Answer: Investment by a firm in one country in business interests in another. Cross-border investment brings capital and technology transfer.

Flashcard 68: Define the term 'urbanization.'

Answer: The process of population shift from rural to urban areas. Movement driven by industrial job opportunities in cities.

Flashcard 69: Identify one global impact of industrialization.

Answer: Increased global trade and economic interdependence. Industrial nations export goods and import resources globally.

Flashcard 70: Identify one global impact of industrialization.

Answer: Increased global trade and economic interdependence. Industrial nations export goods and import resources globally.

Flashcard 71: What is 'capital accumulation'?

Answer: The growth of capital resources, including human capital and physical capital. Investment in machinery, buildings, and worker skills.

Flashcard 72: What economic theory explains industrialization impacts?

Answer: Modernization theory. Suggests societies progress through stages from traditional to modern.

Flashcard 73: What is the 'industrial revolution'?

Answer: A period of major industrialization that began in the late 18th century. Started in Britain, transformed global production methods.

Flashcard 74: What is the relationship between industrialization and GDP?

Answer: Industrialization generally leads to an increase in GDP. Higher production efficiency boosts national economic output.

Flashcard 75: What is a common characteristic of industrial economies?

Answer: A high level of mechanization and factory-based production. Mass production using machines in centralized facilities.

Flashcard 76: Name a key factor that drives economic development.

Answer: Investment in human capital. Education and skills training boost productivity and innovation.

Flashcard 77: Which innovation is often linked to the start of industrialization?

Answer: The steam engine. Powered machinery and transportation, enabling mass production.

Flashcard 78: Identify a social consequence of industrialization.

Answer: Increased social stratification and class division. Creates distinct working and capitalist classes.

Flashcard 79: Which economic sector typically declines during industrialization?

Answer: The agricultural sector. Workers leave farms for higher-paying factory jobs.

Flashcard 80: What is the 'service sector'?

Answer: Economic activities that provide services rather than goods. Banking, healthcare, education, and retail industries.