Purpose & Forms of Government

In order to be considered a "state" there must be...

• A capital city

• A water and food source

• Laws and government

• A wall protecting your home

Which of the following is a feature/characteristic of population?

• Nicknames

• Cultural Traditions

• A winning sports team

• Absolute Leader

Which cannot cause boundaries to change?

• War

• Negotiations

• Purchasing

• Elections

The ability to rule absolutely within a territory is known as?

• Sovereignty

• Territory

• Population

• Government

Which is a main purpose of a government?

• Put citizens on trial

• Declare war on other countries

• Make Laws

• Hold elections

Which is an example of how a government provides protection?

• Police Force

• Natural Boarders

• Man Made Boarders

• Army

Which is not a service provided by the government?

• Social Security

• Health Care

• Minimum Wage

• Veteran Hospitals

True or False: The F.B.I. helps to keep order our country.

• True

• False

Which is an example of a law created by the government.

• Voting age is 18

• Retirement Benefits

• Air Force

• Highway Patrol

What are the two major forms of government?

• Capitalism & Communism

• Authoritarian & Democratic

• Socialism & Feudalism

• Republic & Monarchy