Gov Ch1L1

define anarchy

• Anarchy is a form of government with strict rules and regulations.
• Anarchy is a peaceful and harmonious society.
• Anarchy is a synonym for democracy.
• Anarchy is a state of disorder due to the absence or non-recognition of authority.

what is "government"

• A type of food
• A new technology gadget
• A system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state.
• A popular TV show

what is a "nation"

• A nation is a group of people who all share the same favorite color
• A nation is a stable community of people formed on the basis of a common language, territory, history, ethnicity, or culture.
• A nation is a collection of individuals who all enjoy the same type of music
• A nation is a community of people who all have the same favorite food

what is a "state"

• A 'state' is a type of weather
• A 'state' is a musical instrument
• A 'state' is a political community that occupies a definite territory

• A 'state' is a type of fruit

what is "sovereignty"

• Supreme authority within a territory
• Authority over international waters
• Shared authority within a territory
• Limited authority within a territory

What does Evolutionary Theory believe about government

• Government is a recent human invention
• Government is a form of mind control
• Government is a result of alien intervention
• Government is a result of the natural evolution of human societies to organize and regulate themselves for the common good.

What does Force Theory believe about the government

• Force Theory believes that the government emerged through the use of force.
• Force Theory believes that the government emerged through peaceful negotiations.
• Force Theory believes that the government was created by divine intervention.
• Force Theory believes that the government is a result of random chance.

What does Divine Right Theory believe about government

• Government is established by God and rulers are chosen by divine guidance.
• Government is established by military force
• Rulers are selected based on wealth
• Government is chosen by the people

What does Social Contract Theory believe about government

• Government is formed by a voluntary agreement among individuals to create a society that benefits all members.
• Government is formed by a random selection of individuals
• Government is formed by animals ruling over humans
• Government is formed by a single individual imposing rules on society

Which theory for the origins of government do you find most convincing? Why?