Fundamentals of American Government

Who is considered the founder of Capitalism?

• Adam Smith

• George Washington

• Karl Marx

• Bernie Sanders

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the state?

• Freedom

• Territory

• Population

• Sovereignty

Which of the following ancient civilizations were we influenced by in the creation of American Government?

• Chinese

• Babylonians

• Greeks

• Persians

A group of people that are united together by common language, religion, customs, and traditions are known as what?

• state

• empire

• nation

• county

Which of the following is a good example of a national group?

• Chinese

• British

• Americans

• Jewish

Which of the following is a good example of a dictator living today?

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

• Fidel Castro

• Kim Jung Un

Which of the following origin of state theories say that people give up some of their rights to the government in exchange for protection?

• Evolutionary

• Force

• Divine Right

• Social Contract

Which of the following philosophers developed the idea of the social contract?

• Adam Smith

• Thomas Hobbes

• Karl Marx

• Coach Taylor

The idea of the social contract throws out the idea that certain people are chosen to rule due to being chosen by God or a god to rule. Which theory states that rulers are chosen by gods?

• Evolutionary

• Divine Right

• Force

In a dictatorship, how does the government achieve it's authority over it's people?

• Smiles

• Willingness of the people

• Bribery

• Force