Ms. Brown Gov/Econ Unit 1 Review

Which theory suggests that government arose as a result of an agreement among individuals to create a society and government for their mutual benefit?

• Divine Right

• Social Contract

• Force

• Evolution

The belief that rulers are chosen by a higher power and their authority is derived from God is associated with which theory of the origins of government?

• Force

• Divine Right

• Evolution

• Social Contract

The concept that governments emerged through the gradual development of family structures and tribal organizations is linked to:

• Social Contract

• Force

• Divine Right

• Evolution

Which theory of government origin suggests that it developed when one person or a small group took control and forced their rule upon others?

• Force

• Evolution

• Divine Right

• Social Contract

The authority and power to control and enforce laws within a defined territory is known as:

• Government

• Force

• Social Contract

• Divine Right

A group of people living in a defined territory who are subject to a common government is referred to as:

• Population

• Social Contract

• Evolution

• Divine Right

Which feature of a state refers to a specific geographic area with recognized boundaries?

• Currency

• Territory

• Force

• Population

The first constitution of the United States, adopted in 1777, was known as the:

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of 1787

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of a national executive

• Strong central government

• The ability to tax

• A powerful standing army

What is the first step in the process of amending the U.S. Constitution?

• Ratification by the states

• Proposal by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress

• Convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures

• Presidential approval