U.S. Government Chapter 1 Test

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Made up of the formal institutions and processes through which decisions are made for a group of people.

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Government

Front

The government's authority and ability to get things done.

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Power

Front

This can take the form of a law, a government program, or even a set of government actions.

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Policy

Front

The process by which government makes and carries out decisions.

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Politics

Front

Which of these are not a characteristic of a state? Population, Territory, Sovereignty, All of them are characteristics of a state

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All of them are characteristics of a state

Front

Which origin of the state theory is based on the states being founded by God or gods, and the ruler possesses the holy right to rule?

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Divine Right Theory

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Which origin of the state theory says states form gradually over time, growing from family and extended kinship groups?

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Evolution Theory

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What origins of the state theory says, states form when people reach a "contract" to surrender some power to a common authority in return for security?

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Social Contract Theory

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Which origins of the state theory says, states form when an individual or group uses power to make enough people submit to a central authority?

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Force Theory

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Which of these is NOT a function of government? Maintain Order, Provide Service, Ensure National Security, Control the People

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Control the People