Unit 1 Foundations of Government

When political power is passed down from father to son, which theory of government does this best describe?

• Evolutionary theory

• Force theory

• Social contract theory

Which theory of government was most influential for democracies?

• Divine right theory

• Social contract theory

• Force theory

Allowing a society to take care of people and maintain order best describes which term?

• Sovereignty

• Authority

• Government

The power that every nation has within its own territory is called ?

• Government

• State's rights

• Sovereignty

Which form of government has citizens selecting people to represent them?

• Oligarchy

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

Amorite King Hammurabi was the first to introduce the concept of -

• Written law

• Monarchy

• Trial by jury

Which system of government has the legislature choose the executive?

• Parliamentary democracy

• Unitary

• Federal

Which system of government divides power between local, state, and national governments?

• Unitary

• Federal

• Socialist

Which system of government best represents separation of powers?

• Absolute monarchy

• Authoritarian dictator

• Presidential democracy

The philosopher John Locke strongly believed in the idea of ... ?

• Natural monarchy

• Divine right

• Natural rights