Origins/Purpose & Types of Govt Review Pt.1

Force theory suggest...

• Take power by force , using military

• Families were the 1st governing body

• Rulers were chosen by a deity

• Using force to take power and form a sociail contract

The Evolutionary theory suggests

• Rulers or leaders were chosen by God.

• citizens forming a social pact with their government

• That govt was 1st formed through force

• As families grew in size, the elders became the governing body of their society.

The 4 Theories of Govt are (a)  

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Federal system?

• Strong central govt and strong state powers

• Power divided between states and central govt

• Checks and balance

• multiple levels of govt

Thomas Hobbes wrote which theory?

• Social contract

• Divine right

• Force

• Pursuit of Happiness

The Divine Right theory suggest...

• Kings and Queen would change their religions for the ppl.

• Rulers would conquer other nations in the name of God

• Kings and Queens would claim to be chosen by God

• Rulers would be chosen by God and have denied power to rule

The main principle of Thomas Hobbes Social Contract theory is....

• citizens give up their freedom in exchange for a ruler to protect them

• citizens give up some rights in exchange for a govt to pay them

• citizens have to give up some rights in exchange for a govt to protect them

• citizens have the right to assembly and rebel against their govt

Which of the following best describes a Unitary system?

• Strong central and state powers

• Loose union of states that share power

• Divided power between states and central govt

• Strong central govt, weak state rights

What is a Constitution?

• Plan for govt on how to divide its power in the Central Govt

• Plan or Blueprint that states how the central govt will function and form a divine right.

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• Plan for govt that states what the govt can and can not do

Which of the followings is NOT a purpose of Govt?

• Maintian social order

• Provide leadership

• Public services

• Make you happy

• Provide Economic security