Practice for Unit 1 Test: Intro to Government

Which of these is NOT one of the four required characteristics of a state?

• people
• a territory with defined borders
• political parties
• sovereignty
• government

Match the theory of how government began with its explanation: One person or group claimed control over land and the people who lived there were forced to submit to the rule of this person/group

• Evolution theory
• Divine right theory
• Force theory
• Social contract theory

Match the theory of how government began with its explanation: Humans created government because they were tired of the strong taking whatever they wanted. They agreed to give up some power and freedom to the government in exchange for safety.

• Evolution theory
• Divine right theory
• Force theory
• Social contract theory

Match the theory of how government began with its explanation: God created the state and gave those of royal birth the right to rule. The people were bound to obey the ruler as they would obey God.

• Evolution theory
• Divine right theory
• Force theory
• Social contract theory

Match the theory of how government began with its explanation: Over time, primitive family groups evolved into clans, then tribes. When tribes settled down government began.

• Evolution theory
• Divine right theory
• Force theory
• Social contract theory

Out of these, the best example of an oligarchy is:

• China
• The United States
• France
• Canada

In this type of government, all powers are held by a central agency that can create local units.

• unitary
• federal

In this type of government, power is divided between central and local governments.

• unitary
• federal

Government:

• Provides order
• Provides defense against outside attack
• Is an institution through which a society makes and enforces public policies
• All of the above

Democracy requires all of the following to prosper EXCEPT:

• A large, powerful upper class
• Public school system
• Network of social services
• Citizen participation in civic life