Gov Unit 1 Review

The idea of self-government and consent of the governed is reflected in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?   

• We the People

• Congress shall make

• The United States

• We the Colonists

The government sending out stimulus checks during Covid is an example of which of the following purposes of government?

• Stabilizing the Economy

• Providing Protection

• Resolving Social Conflict

• Maintaining Law and Order

The government establishing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at airports and maintaining an army are examples of which purpose of government?

• Keeping Law and Order

• Providing Public Services

• Stabilizing the Economy

• Providing Protection

The government providing public schools is an example of which purpose of government?

• Resolving Social Conflict

• Keeping Law and Order

• Providing Public Services

• Providing Protection

The government maintaining a stable currency is an example of which of the following purposes of government?

• Resolving Social Conflict

• Providing Public Services

• Stabilizing the Economy

• Providing Protection

The government conducting diplomacy and signing treaties with other nations is an example of which purpose of government?

• Resolving Social Conflict

• Keeping Law and Order

• Stabilizing the Economy

• Providing Protection

The government establishing a police force is an example of which purpose of government?

• Providing Protection

• Keeping Law and Order

• Providing Public Services

• Stabilizing the Economy

According to social contract theory ...

• If a government fails to protect the rights of the people they are free to form a new govt.

• Only wealthy members had to sign an agreement with the government

• The power of the government should be limited

• National governments had more power than city and town governments

Which theory argues that states originated from a small group of people making people submit to their rule?

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Social Contract Theory

• Force Theory

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a state?

• Democracy

• Sovereignty

• Population

• Government