Unit 1 Review: The Principles of Government

During a lively classroom debate, Nora exclaimed, 'Hey everyone, what do we call the INSTITUTION that a society sets up to create and enforce public policies?'

• Preamble

• Government

• Bureaucracy

• Parliament

In a lively classroom debate, Mason challenged his classmates, 'Can anyone guess which of these is NOT one of the five purposes of government?'

• Public services

• Protection

• Commerce

• Conflict Resolution

During the grand festival in the city, if chaos erupts and rioting takes over, what crucial role purpose of government is NOT being fulfilled?

• Order

• Protection

• Social services

• Economic stability

In a whimsical land where half of the citizens are out of work, what crucial role has its government failed to fulfill?

• Social contract

• Order

• Conflict resolution

• Economic stability

During a lively history class, Priya turned to Benjamin and asked, "Hey, do you know what that part of the U.S. Constitution is called that spells out the purposes of our government?"

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Preamble

• The Legislative Branch

In a lively history class, Avery exclaimed, "...and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. Can anyone guess which famous document this is from?"

• The Preamble of the U.S Constitution

• Aristotle's Politics

• The Code of Hammurabi

During a lively debate in history class, Avery excitedly mentioned a theory that suggests governments were established through force, war, or conquest. Which intriguing theory was Avery talking about?

• Social Contract Theory

• Evolution Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Force Theory

Mia, Jackson, and Abigail were having a lively debate about how their neighborhood decided to set up a local government. Which theory about the origins of government suggests that it was created when people in society came together and agreed to form a government?

• Social Contract Theory

• Evolution Theory

• Divine Right Theory

During a lively school debate, Benjamin passionately argued that the secret to being an effective leader lies in the ability to control the actions of others. What word BEST captures this ability?

• Bureaucracy

• Independence

• Government

• Power

In the thrilling school election, what does legitimacy mean when Mia and Aiden are running for class president?

• The ability to control the actions of others

• When someone who holds power is recognized as having the right to rule

• Supreme authority within a specific territory