Government Topic 1 and Topic 2.3 Quiz

What is government?

• the services provided to a community, such as police protection, fire protection, and public health programs

• the laws that protect peoples’ rights and ensure the safety of a state’s citizens

• the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies

• the process by which public officials are elected to and removed from office

Use the following quotation to answer the question. “If men were angels, no government would be necessary.” —James Madison, Federalist No. 51 Which of the following BEST summarizes this idea?

• Government is necessary to make policy, but should not control people.

• Government is necessary, because people do not always behave perfectly.

• Government is not necessary, but people are better off when it exists.

• Government is not necessary, because people are naturally good.

In what way is the United States a representative democracy?

• Citizens allow a self-appointed elite to make decisions for them.

• Citizens decide laws and policies directly in mass meetings.

• Citizens choose small groups of people to make laws and policy for them.

• Citizens elect a President who has absolute power to make decisions for them.

Use the following quote to answer the question. “The first requisite of a good citizen in our republic is that he should be able and willing to pull his weight.” —President Theodore Roosevelt, 1902 Which of the following BEST summarizes Roosevelt’s statement?

• In a republic, good citizens fulfill all their obligations by electing a representative to serve their interests in the government.

• Good citizens should be willing and able to accept the duties and responsibilities of living in a free society.

• Good citizens should be willing to work hard and earn a living so they don’t become a burden to the state.

• In a free society, all citizens should be able to freely decide how much or how little they will contribute.

In what way is government considered a “need”?

• Government provides structure and order to society.

• Government is a source of entertainment.

• Government is unnecessary for society.

• Government has no effect on our lives.

What does representative democracy mean?

• A king and his family rule the country.

• Nobody can choose their leaders.

• The people vote for their leaders.

• Existing leaders pass on their job to their family.

John Locke believed that government should be

• led by philosophers
• changed every few years
• an expression of God's will on Earth
• a contract between the ruler and the people

How can working with the government help citizens?

• Working with the government is a good way to earn

  money.

• The government can show citizens where there are

  problems.

• Together, citizens and the government can make

  changes that solve problems.

What is the primary role of a government in a society?

• To create chaos and disorder.

• To remain inactive in societal issues.

• To provide structure and enforce laws.

• To entertain the citizens.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a representative democracy?

• Leaders are elected to represent the people.

• Government positions are inherited.

• Citizens vote directly on all laws.

• Leaders are chosen by divine right.