Theories of Government ~ DOL
Authored by Nikolus Gianukos
Social Studies
12th Grade
GOV covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which theory of government suggests that political authority is derived from a higher power or deity?
Divine right theory
Evolutionary theory
Social contract theory
Force theory
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GOV.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
According to the ______ theory, governments emerged as a result of the strongest individuals or groups seizing control.
Force theory
Evolutionary theory
Social contract theory
Divine right theory
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GOV.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The idea that governments developed as a natural progression from family structures and kinship is associated with the ______ theory.
Social contract theory
Divine right theory
Force theory
Evolutionary theory
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GOV.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Thomas Hobbes and John Locke are often associated with which theory?
This theory suggests that people entered into an agreement to form a government for their mutual benefit.
Social contract theory
Divine right theory
Force theory
Evolutionary theory
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GOV.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The theory that asserts that individuals voluntarily come together to form a government in order to secure their rights and protect the common good is known as:
Divine right theory
Force theory
Social contract theory
Evolutionary theory
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GOV.1A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which theory of government is often linked to the idea that monarchs are chosen by a divine entity and have a legitimate claim to rule?
Social contract theory
Evolutionary theory
Force theory
Divine right theory
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GOV.1A
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