Unit Quiz #1 - Purposes and Origins of Government

Which term refers to the supreme and absolute authority within territorial boundaries?

• Nation

• Sovereignty

• State

• Country

What is the main idea behind the Divine Right of Kings?

• Kings are chosen by the people

• Kings inherit power through military conquest

• Kings derive their authority from God

• Kings are elected by a council

Which theory suggests that governments developed naturally out of the early family?

• Social Contract Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Force Theory

• Divine Right Theory

What is anarchy?

• A system with a single ruler

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• The absence of government or authority

• A government based on laws

Which theory states that governments are formed when people agree to give up some freedoms in exchange for order and protection?

• Social Contract Theory

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right Theory

Which of the following best describes the Force Theory of government origin?

• Government arises from a voluntary agreement among people

• Government is a result of family and kinship ties

• Government is established through the use of power and coercion

• Government is ordained by a divine being

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

• Population

• Sovereignty

• Religion

• Government

How does the Social Contract Theory differ from the Divine Right Theory in explaining the origin of government?

• Social Contract Theory is based on hereditary succession, while Divine Right is based on agreement

• Social Contract Theory involves the consent of the governed, while Divine Right is based on religious authority

• Both theories rely on military conquest

• Both theories reject the idea of sovereignty

Given a society with no recognized authority or government, what potential challenges might arise?

• Increased order and stability

• Lack of laws and potential for chaos

• Stronger national identity

• More efficient governance

If a group of people forcibly takes control of a territory and establishes a government, which theory of government origin does this illustrate?

• Evolutionary Theory

• Social Contract Theory

• Force Theory

• Divine Right Theory