Government Chp 1: Foundations of Government

According to Abraham Lincoln, government must serve the individual but not the community.

• True

• False

A state is a country that has a simpler type of government.

• True

• False

A nation may wage war with another nation to protect its own national security.

• True

• False

Anarchy is a type of government in which one leader rules by force.

• True

• False

Governments often provide services that are designed to increase public safety.

• True

• False

Which of these statements is based on John Locke's definition of the social contract?

• A government operates with the goal of promoting human rights.

• A police state is necessary to protect people's belongings.

• Individuals should be free to do whatever they wish.

• Once a government has been formed, its laws cannot be changed.

An army takes over a government and establishes its general as the supreme ruler. Which theory explains the origins of this new government?

• divine right theory

• evolutionary theory

• force theory

• social contract theory

A nation can become a state when it has which of these?

• common language

• organized government

• standing army

• unique customs

Which of the following activities in the United States would most likely be paid for by a state government instead of a national government?

• enforcement of traffic laws

• inspection of agricultural products

• maintenance of interstate highways

• production of spy satellites

A state has sovereignty when it is able to do which of the following?

• Freely create and enforce laws

• Invade and take over any other state

• Occupy a particular area of land

• Punish its citizens for any action