Foundations of Government Test Review

Which phrase in the Preamble of the Constitution means the government should provide peace and order in society?

• promote the general welfare

• secure the blessings of liberty

• insure domestic tranquility

• provide for the common defense

The theory of the divine right of kings held that _ gave monarchs the right to rule.

• the social contract

• God

• the Force

• public consensus

"All persons are born free, equal, and independent" describes which fundamental concept of democracy?

• Equality

• Individual Freedom

• Fundamental worth and dignity of the individual

• Majority rule, minority rights

Which does NOT describe one of the four basic characteristics of a state?

• A state has a democratic system

• A state has sovereignty

• A state has territory with clear borders

• A state can make and enforce laws

Every state must have?

• a homogeneous population.

• a constitution.

• territory with recognized boundaries.

• a legislature.

“The law must be reasonable, fair and impartial.” This is a definition of the concept of

• the common defense.

• the general welfare.

• domestic tranquility.

• justice.

Which origin of state theory best describes "social contract theory"?

• State evolved from family

• Gods choose rulers

• People surrender power to maintain order

• Govt. was created when people were ruled under one person or group

A state differs from a nation in that

• nations need territory, but states do not.

• a state is a legal entity.

• states are always formed by force.

• the word state refers to races or other groups of people.

Political scientists frequently classify governments according to

• national population size

• who participates in the governing process

• national wealth

• the number of legislators in the government

In a parliamentary government

• the executive and legislative branches are coequal

• the prime minister belongs to both the executive and legislative branches

• the central government has little power

• checks and balances are stronger than in a presidential government