Topic 1 Lesson 2: Origins and Purposes of Government

Topic 1 Lesson 2: Origins and Purposes of Government

8th Grade

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Topic 1 Lesson 2: Origins and Purposes of Government

Topic 1 Lesson 2: Origins and Purposes of Government

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main tool governments use to keep order in society?

building infrastructure

making laws

forming armies

 providing services

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the best example of local public policy?

establishing state and local courts

 requiring vehicle inspections and drivers’ licenses

 repairing roadways and bridges

providing loans to small businesses

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What key characteristic helps define a state?

a group of people with a shared history

 separation of central and local powers

an independent government

a set of laws that applies to all people

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do states have different minimum wages?

There is no federal minimum wage requirement

States can set whatever minimum wage they want

States must meet the federal minimum but can go higher.

The federal government determines state minimums.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word describes a large group of people united by common bonds, such as race, language, or religion?

 nation

 country

 state

 community

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes state and local governments in the United States?

State governments can overrule federal laws but not local laws.

 Local laws must be approved by state governments.

State and local laws cannot violate federal laws.

State and local governments can overrule federal laws

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