Civics Unit 1 Topic 1 Lesson 2

Civics Unit 1 Topic 1 Lesson 2

9th - 12th Grade

21 Qs

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Civics Unit 1 Topic 1 Lesson 2

Civics Unit 1 Topic 1 Lesson 2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best explains why government is necessary?

To guarantee equal wealth for all people

To maintain order, resolve conflicts, and provide services individuals can’t provide alone

To replace all private organizations

To control citizens’ beliefs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is a government function that would be difficult for individuals to do alone?

Paving intercity highways

Hosting private parties

Selling personal property

Choosing family doctors

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example shows government promoting public health and safety?

A restaurant’s owner chooses its menu

A city health department inspects restaurant kitchens

A private club sells memberships

A company sets prices for its products

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The social contract is the idea that government exists because:

Rulers inherit power from their parents

People give up some freedoms in exchange for protection and benefits

Armies conquer and hold power

Judges write all laws

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who argued that people are naturally selfish and need a strong, absolute ruler to prevent chaos?

Rousseau

Locke

Hobbes

Montesquieu

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which view fits Plato’s idea of government?

Government’s main job is to allow people to “do their own work” without meddling

Government’s main job is to use force frequently

Government should never make laws

Government must always expand taxes and services

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Max Weber defined government as holding a “monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force.” What does that mean?

Only dictators can lead

Government alone may lawfully use force to enforce laws and defend the community

Citizens may freely use force whenever they wish

Laws are unnecessary

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