TEST Ch 1 Foundations of Government
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- Q1States are founded by God or the gods, and the ruler has absolute power from the deity.Force TheoryDivine Right TheorySocial Contract TheoryEvolution Theory30s
- Q2States form gradually over time, growing from family and extended kinship groupsDivine Right TheoryEvolution TheorySocial Contract TheoryForce Theory30s
- Q3Government contains 3 components. Which one is NOT one of the componentsPeoplePoliticsPowerPolicies30s
- Q4What is the definition of the term state?a politica unit with a government and a population greater than 100,000a territory with clearly defined and recognized bordersthe formal institutions and processes through which decisions are made for a group of peoplea political unit with the power to make and enforce laws over a group of people living within a specific area30s
- Q5Which function of government is concerned with building highways and establishing national parks?ensuring national securityresolving conflictproviding servicesmaintaining order30s
- Q6Which two theories of government had the greatest influence on early American politics leaders?force theory and natural law theory.natural law theory and social contract theorydivine right theory and natural law theorydivine right theory and social contract theory30s
- Q7This government where the power is concentrated in the central government. Regional governments carry out decisions made by the central governmentUnitaryFederalConfederal30s
- Q8National, state, and regional governments share power. All levels have the power to make their own laws, elect officials and create agencies.UnitaryFederalConfederal30s
- Q9Who holds power in a totalitarian regime?the peopleKing or queena small powerful groupa dictator30s
- Q10Which of the following statement describes a representative government?The government tightly controls all aspects of lifeA monarch who's power is limited by law rules the governmentCitizens are the ultimate source of government authority.The power to rule is inherited30s
- Q11A country decides to establish a new government in which power is centralize in a single national government and regional governments carry out the decisions of the central government. What system does this new government illustrate?ParliamentaryUnitaryFederalConfederal30s
- Q12One difference between the presidential system and the parliamentary system iswhether the government holds electionshow the executive and legislative branches are organizedwhether the government includes a cabinethow the judicial branch is structured30s
- Q13Which of the following is an advantage of a presidential system of government?Legislation can be passed more easilyThe president is able to make decisions quickly and independentlyThe legislative and executive branches are often united in purpose.Fewer checks and balances exist30s
- Q14The legislative and executive branches are often united in purpose. Prime minister directly accountable to legislatures. Easier to pass legislation. Leader is selected by the legislative brand of government. This is an example of aPresidential SystemMonarchyDictatorshipParliamentary system30s
- Q15There ideals of the American democracy do NOT includeEqualitySelf-GovernmentLibertyPower30s