Quiz on Foundations of Government

According to Madison, why is government necessary?

• To provide economic stability

• To keep people under control due to their nature

• To ensure technological advancement

• To promote cultural diversity

What did Roosevelt believe was the purpose of government?

• To protect the interests of the few and the welfare and rights of the many.

• To prioritize the interests of the wealthy.

• To limit the freedom of individuals.

• To focus solely on economic growth.

What is a state?

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

• A large group of people with a common language

• A geographic term for a particular place, region, or area of land

• A small community with shared interests

What does the term "nation" refer to?

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

• An ethnic term for a large group of people

• A geographic term for a particular place, region, or area of land

• A political term for a governing body

What does the term "country" refer to?

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

• An ethnic term for a large group of people

• A geographic term for a particular place, region, or area of land

• A political term for a governing body

What is a requirement for a state according to the image?

• Must have a large land area

• Must have people

• Must have a homogeneous population

• Must have a strong economy

What is a requirement for a territory to be recognized?

• Must have a large population

• Must have land with known and recognized boundaries

• Must have a strong military

• Must have a diverse culture

What is the size of Russia in square miles?

• 3.3 million square miles

• 5.5 million square miles

• 6.6 million square miles

• 7.7 million square miles

What is one of the main characteristics of sovereignty?

• Shared power with other states

• Supreme and absolute power within its own territory

• Limited control over domestic policies

• Dependence on foreign governments

What ability does a sovereign state have regarding its policies?

• It can only follow international policies

• It can decide its own foreign and domestic policies

• It must adhere to neighboring states' policies

• It can only decide domestic policies