Civics Unit 1 MC Test Bank

A nation is defined by its territorial boundaries.

• True
• False

A government maintains order by enforcing laws and punishing lawbreakers.

• True
• False

Anarchy is a type of government in which one leader rules by force.

• True
• False

According to divine right theory, to oppose a monarch was a sin against God.

• True
• False

Which of these statements is based on John Locke’s definition of the social contract?

• A government operates with the goal of promoting human rights.
• A police state is necessary to protect people’s belongings.
• Individuals should be free to do whatever they wish.
• Once a government has been formed, its laws cannot be changed.

An army takes over a government and establishes its general as the supreme ruler. Which theory explains the origins of this new government?

• Divine Right Theory
• Evolutionary Theory
• Force Theory
• Social Contract Theory

A nation can become a state when it has which of these?

• Common language
• Organized government
• Standing army
• Unique customs

Which of the following activities would be considered a part of the government’s role in providing national security?

• Maintaining an army
• Creating public schools
• regulating mortages
• Funding fire department

A state has sovereignty when it is able to do which of the following?

• Freely create and enforce laws
• Invade and take over any other state
• Occupy a particular area of land
• Punish its citizens for any action

The rules that governments make for their citizens to follow are called...?

• Bills
• laws
• contracts
• injunctions