U.S. Government Chapter 1 Test

Made up of the formal institutions and processes through which decisions are made for a group of people.

• Power

• State

• Government

• Politics

The government's authority and ability to get things done.

• Policy

• Power

• Politics

• Sovereignty

This can take the form of a law, a government program, or even a set of government actions.

• Regulations

• Rules

• Constitution

• Policy

The process by which government makes and carries out decisions.

• Politics

• Policy

• Rules

• Regulations

Which of these are not a characteristic of a state?

• Population

• Territory

• Sovereignty

• All of them are characteristics of a state

Which origin of the state theory is based on the states being founded by God or gods, and the ruler possesses the holy right to rule?

• Divine Right Theory

• Evolution Theory

• Social Contract Theory

• Force Theory

Which origin of the state theory says states form gradually over time, growing from family and extended kinship groups?

• Divine Right Theory

• Evolution Theory

• Social Contract Theory

• Force Theory

What origins of the state theory says, states form when people reach a "contract" to surrender some power to a common authority in return for security.

• Divine Right Theory

• Evolution Theory

• Social Contract Theory

• Force Theory

Which origins of the state theory says, states form when an individual or group uses power to make enough people submit to a central authority.

• Divine Right Theory

• Evolution Theory

• Social Contract Theory

• Force Theory

Which of these is NOT a function of government?

• Maintain Order

• Provide Service

• Ensure National Security

• Control the People