Gov't L1: Purpose & Origins

A nation is defined by its territorial boundaries.

• True

• False

A government maintains order by enforcing laws and punishing lawbreakers.

• True

• False

Anarchy is a type of government in which one leader rules by force.

• True

• False

According to diving right theory, to oppose a monarch was a sin against God.

• True

• False

Which of these statements is based on John Locke's definition of the social contract?

• A government operates with the goal of promoting human rights.

• A police state is necessary to protect people's belongings.

• Individuals should be free to do whatever they wish.

• Once a government has been formed, its laws cannot be changed.

An army takes over a government and establishes its general as the supreme ruler. Which theory explains the origins of this new government?

• diving right theory

• evolutionary theory

• force theory

• social contract theory

A nation can become a state when it has which of these?

• common language

• organized government

• standing army

• unique customs

Which of these activities would be considered a part of the government's role in providing national security?

• maintaining an army

• creating public schools

• regulating mortgages

• funding fire departments

A state has sovereignty when it is able to do the following?

• Freely create and enforce laws

• Invade and take over any other state

• Occupy a particular area of land

• Punish its citizens for any action

The social contract theory believes

• that people must be sub servant to the state

• that the state exists to serve the people

• that all economic decisions must be made by government

• that those in power must make all the decisions