Chapter 1 Quiz

An institution through which leaders exercise power to make and enforce laws affecting the people under its control - describes...

• A Government

• An Oligarchy

• A Supreme court

• anarchy

Which of the following is NOT a reason that governments are formed

• Provide leadership

• Safety and security

• Economic assistance

• Destroy neighboring countries

Which of the following is a primary function of a government?

• Organizing social events

• Enforcing laws

• Providing entertainment

• Manufacturing goods

What type of government is characterized by a single person holding unlimited political power?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

What are the FOUR functions of our government?

• Keep Order

• Guide the Community

• Establish national religion

• Provide Services

• Provide Security

A government that can make and enforce its own laws without approval from another country is called...

• Sovereignty

• Independence

• Anarchy

• Referendum

Schools, sewer systems, fire departments and public safety fall under the function of...

• Public Services

• National Security

• Economic Security

• Maintaining Order

The idea that The State came from the family structure. Supporters of this theory believe government came about because extended families needed more organization

• Evolutionary Theory

• Force Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Social Contract Theory

Some political theorist believe that the government/State exists to protect people from the "State of Nature" where life would be nasty brutish and short explains which theory?

• Social Contract

• Evolutionary

• Force

• Divine Right

One political theory states that the State emerged when people needed to cooperate to survive but could only become organized when one or more people took control.

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Social Contract Theory

• Divine Right Theory