Foundations of Government

The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for society is known as

• sovereignty

• territory

• government

• federalism

All of the following are three basic powers that all governments possess except?

• legislative

• judicial

• taxing

• executive

In a democratic government, the questions of "how should we govern" and "what should government do" are controlled by

• the leaders.

• the military.

• the elected representatives.

• the people.

To be recognized as a state, what are the essential characteristics?

• Territory

• Sovereignty

• Population

• Government

• All of these

Which political theory of government is where a small group forces all people to submit to them?

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Social Contract Theory

Which political theory developed naturally out of the evolution of the family?

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Social Contract Theory

Which political theory held that God created the state, and God had given those of "royal birth" the right to rule?

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Social Contract Theory

Which political theory argues that the state arose out of a voluntary act of free people and that the state exists only to serve the will of the people?

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Social Contract Theory

Why are the four features of a state essential to the functions of a state?

• They allow the people to do as they want within their country
• They ensure free and fair elections
• They allow citizens to exercise political influence
• It provides a stable and long-lasting government

The belief that government is derived from which of the following is central to the idea of democracy?

• The people
• Congress
• Checks and balances
• God