Unit 1 Government

What is the Social Contract Theory with regards to the formation of the State?

• Individuals agree to form a state by surrendering some freedoms in exchange for protection and security provided by the government.
• The formation of the State is based on individuals giving up their rights for personal gain.
• The Social Contract Theory states that individuals form a state by competing for power and control.
• Individuals agree to form a state by surrendering all freedoms in exchange for protection and security provided by the government.

Which is not an aspect of a state?

• Military

• Government
• Sovereignty

• Territory

Which is an aspect of a state

• Government

• Flags

• Houses

• Schools

How does a Government ensure National Security?

• By promoting anarchy and chaos
• By disbanding all military forces
• By implementing measures such as maintaining a strong military, intelligence agencies, border control, cybersecurity protocols, emergency response plans, and international alliances for cooperation.
• By sharing all classified information with other countries

What is sovereignty?

• A form of government where power is held by a single individual
• The ability to predict future events accurately
• A type of currency used in ancient civilizations
• Supreme power of a state to govern itself without interference from external sources

Which is not one of the three main components of government?

• People

• Politics

• Policy

• Powers

Which is an advantage of the Presidential System?

• Limited executive power
• No checks and balances
• Clear separation of powers prevent abuses of authority

• Inefficient decision-making process

Which is a characteristic of a Federal government?

• Lack of autonomy for constituent political units
• Shared powers among a national, state, and region

• Absence of a central authority
• Equal distribution of power among all political units

How is a constitutional monarchy different than a true monarchy?

• A constitutional monarchy has no monarch, while a true monarchy has a king or queen.
• A constitutional monarchy is an elected government, while a true monarchy is a dictatorship.
• A constitutional monarchy has a written constitution, while a true monarchy has unwritten laws.
• A constitutional monarchy is limited by a constitution or another branch of government, while a true monarchy has absolute power.

What is a theocracy?

• A theocracy is a form of government in which a religious institution is the source from which all authority derives.
• A theocracy is a form of government in which power is held by a single individual.
• A theocracy is a form of government in which citizens vote for their leaders based on merit.
• A theocracy is a form of government in which military leaders hold all power.