Government and Society Quiz

What would society be like without laws?

• A. Chaotic and lawless

• D. Strict and disciplined

• B. Peaceful and harmonious

• C. Indifferent and apathetic

What are the three main components of government?

• D. Population, territory, government

• C. Policy, territory, sovereignty

• B. People, powers, policy

• A. People, animals, plants

What is the function of government to ensure national security?

• D. Resolving conflicts

• B. Enforcing laws

• C. Guarding territory

• A. Providing education

What is the characteristic of a state related to having clearly defined and recognized borders?

• A. Population

• B. Territory

• C. Government

• D. Sovereignty

What is the source of legitimacy for some governments based on family lineage?

• A. Divine right theory

• B. Evolution theory

• C. Social contract

• D. Force theory

What is the role of government in resolving disputes between citizens?

• B. Providing services

• A. Enforcing laws

• C. Maintaining order

• D. Resolving conflicts

What is the characteristic of a state related to having a rule of law?

• A. Population

• B. Territory

• C. Government

• D. Sovereignty

What is the function of government to maintain the safety of people and property?

• A. Ensuring national security

• B. Maintaining order

• D. Providing services

• C. Resolving conflicts

What is the characteristic of a state related to having a citizenry?

• A. Population

• B. Territory

• C. Government

• D. Sovereignty

What is the function of government to provide a variety of services to meet the needs of citizens?

• A. Ensuring national security

• B. Maintaining order

• D. Providing services

• C. Resolving conflicts