Review for Government Test 1

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

• sovereignty

• territory

• government

• federalism

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 ancient nomadic families? (example: Abraham)

• 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 and to protect their rights?

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Social Contract Theory

What is the purpose of government?

• To keep us safe, organized, and healthy

• To keep us paying our taxes

• To tell us what to do

• To make sure Americans have good jobs

Citizens have all power

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Federal

Ruler, king/queen/emperor/empress, etc.), inherits power. Rules by divine right- given power to rule by God.

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Monarchy