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- Q1
Which term is defined here: "the right to exercise supreme power and authority over a region, a group, or oneself "?
territoriality
legitimacy
tyranny
sovereignty
45s - Q2
An independent country in which people share a common culture is called
a polity.
an aristocracy.
an ethnic group.
a nation-state.
30s - Q3
Which of these is the best example of a public good?
a movie theater
a clothing store
a gas station
a town library
30s - Q4
Which of these is an essential feature of political activity?
It is individualistic.
It is difficult.
It is idealistic.
It is purposeful.
30s - Q5
When people call someone Machiavellian, they usually mean that person is
popular and famous.
wealthy and powerful.
cunning and amoral.
quiet and thoughtful.
30s - Q6
Which of these individuals is most likely to exercise power without authority?
a traffic officer.
a school principal.
an armed robber.
a business owner.
30s - Q7
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?
civil disobedience
collective action
violent protest
power struggle
30s - Q8
Which of the following are considered the basic building blocks of government?
revenue collection and coercion
a legitimate ruler and happy subjects
a stable population and fixed territory
political conflict and compromise
45s - Q9
A ruler’s legitimacy depends mainly on which of these factors?
the ruler's political ambition
people's acceptance of the ruler's authority
the ruler's personal wealth
people's fear of the ruler's power
30s - Q10
Which of these is most likely to involve horse trading?
a business deal
a labor strike
a protest march
a local election
30s - Q11
The central concern of all governments is
money
power
health
happiness
30s - Q12
Formal authority is
the legal right or power to give orders and enforce rules.
the ability to cause others to behave as they might not otherwise choose to do.
an established organization, especially one providing a public service.
the process and method of making decisions for groups.
30s - Q13
The institutions and officials organized to maintain public order, protect life and property, and provide public goods are called
public good.
sovereignty.
government.
legitimacy.
30s - Q14
Mohandas Gandhi's protests of the injustice of colonialism is an example of
horse trading.
civil disobedience.
legitimacy.
sovereignty.
30s - Q15
In general, we say that a person who has authority
enjoys the mandate of heaven.
practices civil disobedience.
has the right to use power.
has territorial integrity.
30s