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Government 3 Wk. Exam Review, 1st 9 Wks.

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the divine right theory?

a)

Kings derive their power from voters.

b)

People are elected by the citizens to be in charge of the government.

c)

There is an imaginary contract that we all follow in order to keep things stable and peaceful.

d)

Kings claim that their power comes from God/the gods.

2.

What two English philosophers are largely responsible for developing the social contract theory?

a)

John Locke and Thomas Hobbes

b)

John Locke and Oliver Cromwell

c)

Thomas Hobbes and William Wilberforce

d)

Baby Yoda and Mando

3.

What is an example of an "unalienable right"?

a)

Life

b)

Liberty

c)

Pursuit of happiness

d)

All of the above

4.

What is the social contract theory?

a)

A king's declaration that the gods chose him to rule.

b)

The idea that the earliest governments evolved from small tribal groups.

c)

The idea that we all agree to behave so that society can be peaceful and harmonious.

d)

The idea that a strong leader used a military to fight his/her way to the top.

5.

Life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness are all examples of:

a)

unalienable rights

b)

natural rights

c)

the divine right theory

d)

Both A & B

6.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of government?

a)

Providing a national defense

b)

Making economic decisions

c)

Providing entertainment

d)

Maintaining peace and security

7.

How does the national government provide security for its citizens?

a)

Use tax dollars to create a military.

b)

Use tax dollars to send people to space.

c)

Provides anti-virus software to each citizen.

d)

Give tax money back to citizens.

8.

National security is the responsibility of the:

a)

City governments

b)

State governments

c)

Federal government

d)

School districts

9.

What are the two types of autocracy?

a)

Monarchies and dictatorships

b)

Republic and monarchy

c)

Oligarchy and dictatorship

d)

Republic and theocracy

10.

The world's first democracy was established in:

a)

The Roman Empire

b)

Ancient Greece

c)

Ancient China

d)

Ancient India