Purpose & Origins of Government

Using your notes, define government

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a state (country)?

• population

• territory

• sovereignty

• government

• citizenship

What is the purpose of government? (select ALL)

• Make laws

• Provide for the well being of citizens

• Protect citizens

• Limit freedom

What are the four characteristics of a state? (select ALL)

• Population

• Territory

• Sovereignty

• Government

• Laws

Which of the following are the functions of government?

• To protect the boundaries.

• To provide health facilities.

• To solve problems like poverty, unemployment etc.

• All of these.

Europeans colonized most of Africa during the 19th and 20th centuries against the will (wishes) of the tribes. Which theory would this be an example of?

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right of Kings Theory

• Social Contract Theory

After World War II, part of the US peace terms with Japan was that the Japanese emperor had to announce that he was not selected by God. Which theory would this be an example of?

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right of Kings Theory

• Social Contract Theory

People agree to give up rights in exchange for protection from the government.

• Social contract

• Constitutional republic

• Representative democracy

• General agreement

Early civilizations selected leaders from their community elders who which formed earliest governments. Which theory would this be an example of?

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right of Kings Theory

• Social Contract Theory

During the French Revolution the common people were angry with their absolute monarchy. They began a revolution, overthrew the king and wrote a constitution that was for the people and the government. Which theory would this be an example of?

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right of Kings Theory

• Social Contract Theory