Government Alive! Chapter 1

The ability to cause others to behave as they might not otherwise choose to do is . . .

• government

• public good

• power

• politics

Which of these is the best example of a public good?

• a gas station

• a city library

• a movie theater

• a clothing store

Which of these individuals is most likely to exercise power without authority?

• a lifeguard

• an armed robber

• a business owner

• a school principal

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks went to jail rather than give up her bus seat to a white passenger. Her action was an example of which of the following?

• a horse trading

• power struggle

• collective action

• civil disobedience

Which of the following are considered the basic building blocks of government?

• revenue collection and coercion

• political conflict and compromise

• a legitimate ruler and happy subjects

• a stable population and fixed territory

Authority is . . .

• an established organization, especially one providing a public service.

• the ability to cause others to behave as they might not otherwise choose to do.

• the legal right or power to give orders and enforce rules.

• the process and method of making decisions for groups.

In general, we say that a person who has authority . . .

• enjoys the mandate of heaven.

• has territorial integrity.

• has the right to use power.

• practices civil disobedience.

The divine right of kings held that the king's power came from . . .

• the aristocracy, who gave the king their service in exchange for land.

• the land, which the king's family had owned for centuries.

• the people, who agreed to obey the king in exchange for his promise to protect their rights.

• God, and the king did not have to answer to the people.

Which of these is not an example of a public good?

• a road

• a streetlamp

• an apple

• a national park

The ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle, believed the ideal (best) form of government was a(n) . . .

• tyranny

• kingship

• democracy

• oligarchy