1.1 quiz - government

Which of the following is NOT a basic power of government?

• Execute laws

• Interpret laws

• Tax and spend

• Build houses

What is the significance of a constitution in government?

• It outlines the principles and structures of government

• It manages daily operations

• It controls the economy

• It regulates social media

What is the definition of a "Country"?

• A body of people living in a defined territory with an organized government

• An ethnic term describing races or large groups of people

• A geographical term referring to a certain place

• A type of government

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

• Population

• Territory

• Language

• Government

Which state is mentioned as being bound to the U.S. Constitution?

• California

• Texas

• Iowa

• New York

What is essential for a state to have in order to enforce laws and policies?

• Sovereignty

• Government

• Population

• Territory

In which theory does the population become a sovereign state through a social agreement?

• Social Contract Theory

• Force Theory

• Divine Right of Kings Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

Which theory suggests that the state was created by God and the rulers are divinely chosen?

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right of Kings Theory

• Social Contract Theory

• Force Theory

What is one of the aims of all governments?

• Ensure national security

• Limit economic growth

• Restrict individual freedoms

• Maintain power and control

What is a key feature of democratic governments?

• Enforce strict social order

• Maintain power and control

• Represent the will of the people

• Limit economic stability