1.1 - Purposes and Origins of Government

The force theory explains the origin of governments as coming from

• the use of persuasion

• the influence of family structures

• the use of violence

• the power of laws

In a social contract, people give up certain freedoms in exchange for

• wealth and security

• education and health

• order and security

• jobs and health

Which of the following is performed almost exclusively by the federal government (as opposed to state or local governments)?

• education

• health care

• transportation

• national security

A nation exists when

• a group of people writes a constitution

• a large number of people consider themselves united by a common bond

• a group of leaders declares sovereignty

• a group of leaders decides to unite a people

Governments provide a way for individuals to resolve their conflicts with each other through

• elections

• national security

• a shared culture

• a court system

States share four essential features: population, territory, sovereignty, and

• wealth

• government

• language

• culture

Governments provide social and economic services to their citizens

• in varying degrees

• without exception

• very rarely

• only when necessary

An example of a government promoting economic stability is when a government

• enforces contracts

• provides health care

• declares holidays

• wages war

An individual who believes that a leader's right to rule comes from God is a believer in which theory of government?

• social contract theory

• force theory

• divine right theory

• evolutionary theory

The rules that governments make for their citizens to follow are called

• Regulations
• Directives
• Laws
• Guidelines