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WorksheetsGOV Ch 1 Qs
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A ruler’s legitimacy depends mainly on which of these factors?
people's acceptance of the ruler's authority
people's fear of the ruler's power
the ruler's political ambition
the ruler's personal wealth
When people call someone Machiavellian, they usually mean that person is
popular and famous.
cunning and amoral.
quiet and thoughtful.
wealthy and powerful.
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks went to jail rather than give up her bus seat to a white passenger. Her action was an example of which of the following?
horse trading
power struggle
civil disobedience
collective action
An independent country in which people share a common culture is called
an ethnic group.
an aristocracy.
a polity.
a nation-state.
Which of these individuals is most likely to exercise power without authority?
an armed robber
a traffic officer
a business owner
a school principal
Which of these is the best example of a public good?
a gas station
a town library
a movie theater
a clothing store
Which of the following are considered the basic building blocks of government?
a stable population and fixed territory
a legitimate ruler and happy subjects
revenue collection and coercion
political conflict and compromise
Which of these is most likely to involve horse trading?
a protest march
a local election
a labor strike
a business deal
Which term is defined here?
"the right to exercise supreme power and authority over a region, a group, or oneself"
sovereignty
tyranny
territorially
legitimacy
Which of these is an essential feature of political activity?
It is difficult.
It is purposeful.
It is idealistic.
It is individualistic.
