Introduction to Government Review Quizizz

What is the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies?

• Democracy

• Government

• Dictatorship

• Sovereign

What is the belief that God grants authority to a government?

• Sovereign

• Divine Right

• Unitary Government

• Confederation

Which theory suggests that governments are formed by the strongest individuals or groups?

• Evolutionary Theory

• Force Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Social Contract Theory

In a confederation, the central authority is ______.

• Strong

• Weak

• Non-existent

• Absolute

Supreme rule rests with the people in a ______.

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Federal Government

• Divine Right

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a government where power is held by the people?

• Schools values

• Volunteer organizations

• Strong economy

• Censorship

The Evolutionary Theory suggests that early government began with a family evolving into a clan and then a ______.

• city

• tribe

• kingdom

• state

According to the Force Theory, who claimed control over land?

• A group of merchants

• A group of scholars

• One person or group

• A group of farmers

What was the condition before the government according to the Social Contract Theory?

• Peaceful and orderly

• Chaotic with the strong taking what they wanted

• Governed by strict laws

• Democratic and fair.

Why did humans create government according to the Social Contract Theory?

• To increase wealth

• To maintain the status quo

• To escape unpleasant conditions and ensure safety

• To expand territories.