Foundations Of Government Ch. 1

Which is a common characteristic of a dictatorship?

• Concern for the rights and liberties of the people

• Frequent and open elections

• Power lies in the hands of a single person or group

This man’s writings influenced the American Representative Democracy:

• Karl Marx

• John Locke

• Adam Smith

Which of the following theories has most heavily influenced democratic governments?

• Social Contract

• Force

• Divine Right

• Evolution

The style of government where a few leaders rule is called?

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Representative Democracy

All of the following are essential features of a state or nation EXCEPT:

• Population

• Democracy

• Sovereignty

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 P’s involved in government?

• People

• Power

• Policies

• Pursuit

Definition: The government and those who govern are bound by the law, as are those who are governed.

• Rule of Law

• Republic

• Democracy

• Representative Government

This is an example of Providing Public Services-

• Laws

• Cars

• Roads and Streets

• McDonald's

An example of Maintaining Order is 

• The Army
• The Navy
• The Air Force
• The Police

United States National Security administration working on stopping terrorist attacks in the United States. This is an example of...

• Maintaining social order
• Providing public service
• Providing national security
• Making economic decisions