Foundations of American Government

What does "polis" mean

• state

• city-state

• city

• county

Why do people form governments? Select two reasons

• so that no one has to work

• to help keep people safe

• to help people work together

• to get rid of all rules

what is an example of a law

• you should get a new toothbrush every six months

• you must clean your room before dinner

• you should eat more fruits and vegetables

• you may need drive above the speed limit

Locke and Hobbes were influential in the development of which theory

• force theory

• evoluntionary theory

• social contract theory

• divine right theory

The form of government in which the will of the people is expressed through elected representatives are

• direct democracy

• authoritarian

• indirect democracy (republic)

• socialistic

Government of the people, by the people, for the people describes

• anarchy

• an autocracy

• the democratic form of government

• the totalitarian dictatorship

What is a typical way for a dictator to gain power

• by democratic elections

• by appointment of a king

• flipping a coin

• by force

A system in which sovereign power is held by the voters and is exercised by elected representatives who are responsible to the people

• communism

• republic

• oligarchy

• socialism

A person ruling with divine right

• receive a majority vote

• is a member of the legislature

• receives authority from god

• divides power with the executive

The process by which competing viewpoints are adjusted in order to reach majority decision is

• anarchy

• majority rule

• compromise

• minority rights