Title: Distinguish between the various political systems around the world and their relationships to the way businesses operate.
Course: Opportunities in Global Trade, Advanced (12056-II) > Section: Understanding Politics in the Global Marketplace

Distinction should include describing democracy, totalitarianism, and mixed systems and summarizing their differences.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What role does competition play in a democracy?
- How does a democracy differ from totalitarianism?
- What are the ethical challenges when doing business in a country with a totalitarian ruler?
- How can a government discourage international business?
- How do command economies differ from market economies?
- What is the relationship between the political and economic system in a country?
- What are examples of countries with totalitarian systems of government?
- What are reasons to avoid trade with nations facing political unrest?