****AG Unit 1 Part 1 Quiz

Why is size not a determining factor for the people who make up the state?

•  Because all states have a homogeneous population

• Because people of any size can form a state

•  Because larger populations are more homogeneous

• Because size is irrelevant to the concept of a state

Which characteristic distinguishes the state from smaller political units?

• Size

• Territory

• Sovereignty

• Government

What is sovereignty in the context of the state?

• Shared power with other nations

• Limited power within its own territory

• Absolute power within its own territory

• Power delegated by the people

What is the role of government in a state?

• To control the people

• To make and enforce public policies

• To acquire territory

• To maintain sovereignty

Which branch of government is responsible for law interpreting?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

According to the Force theory, how was government created?

• Through peaceful negotiations

• By divine intervention

• By force, with one person or group claiming control over land

•  Through a social contract

What is the root of early government according to the Evolutionary theory?

•  Contract between the people and the government.

• Primitive families

•  Divine intervention

• Agricultural practices

According to the Divine Right theory, who has the right to rule?

• The strongest individuals

• Those chosen by the people

• Those with divine birthright

• Elected representatives

Why did humans create government according to the Social Contract theory?

• To gain power and control

• To establish divine rule
  

• To overcome a state of anarchy and insecurity

• To maintain a primitive lifestyle

Which branch of government is responsible for law enforcing?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative