Foundations of Governments

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

• common language

• organized government

• standing army

• unique customs

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

When the government works to ensure that hospitals are functioning, that children have access to an education system and first responders are available, which purpose is this government fulfilliing?

• Maintain order

• Provide services

• Provide national security

• Provide leadership

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes a state from a nation?

• Shared cultural traditions

• Defined territorial boundaries

• Common language

• Religious unity

Which of the following make up the four essential features of a state or country?

• population

• military

• sovereignty

• territory

• government

Which form of government is a union of sovereign states with a weak central government?

• monarchy

• democracy

• oligarchy

• confederacy

Which form of government(s) is known as an authoritarian government that holds total control over the country?

• monarchy

• democracy

• totalitarian

• dictatorship

• socialism

A government that derives its power from the consent and trust of the people is known as what government?

• constitutional government

• monarchy

• democracy

• communism

A mixed economy combines the elements of which two economies?

• capitalism

• communism

• market

• socialism

Which of the following is true of current communist countries?

• Distribution is controlled by the workers.

• Government controls natural resource use.

• No one receives wages for work.

• Private investments are common.