Search Header Logo

Origins of Government

Authored by Suzann Keith

Social Studies

12th Grade

Used 8+ times

Origins of Government
AI

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

    Content View

    Student View

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A group of families come together to form a larger community, eventually establishing a government. Which theory of government origin does this scenario describe?

Force Theory

Evolutionary Theory

Divine Right Theory

Social Contract Theory

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the Divine Right Theory?

God created the state and gave those of royal birth the 'divine right' to rule.

The ruler is chosen by the people through elections.

The ruler is selected based on their military strength.

The ruler is appointed by a council of elders.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the people forced to do under the Force Theory?

Elect their leaders

Submit to the rule of the person/group

Form a coalition government

Establish a constitution

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred when farming began, according to the Evolutionary Theory?

The tribe became nomadic

The tribe settled down and government began

The tribe disbanded

The tribe expanded into multiple regions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This origin theory says the state was given its power from God.

Force

Evolutionary

Divine Right

Social Contract

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Force Theory, what is the primary method by which a state is established?

Through peaceful negotiations

By divine intervention

By the use of force and conquest

Through family lineage

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the situation before the establishment of government according to the Social Contract Theory?

The strong took what they wanted without any authority to stop them.

Everyone lived in harmony and peace.

There was a democratic system in place.

People had equal rights and protection.

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?