Purpose of Government
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four characteristics of a state?
Population
Territory
Democracy
Sovereignty
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Which theory of the origin of the state is best described by the phrase 'Might Makes Right'?
Evolutionary Theory
Divine Right Theory
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
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According to the Divine Right Theory, who gives rulers the authority to govern?
The people
Military leaders
God
Philosophers
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Which philosophers are associated with the Social Contract Theory?
Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau
Plato, Aristotle, Socrates
Marx, Engels, Lenin
Montesquieu, Voltaire, Diderot
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Which of the following is a responsibility of government according to Martin Luther King Jr.'s quote:
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Establishing justice
Promoting economic growth
Ensuring military strength
Providing entertainment
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The Army tested the new invisaflage uniforms to make ground troops less visible to enemy troops.
Legislate
Execute Laws
Provide Services
Provide Safety/Defense
Acquisition of money
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Which of the following is not an example of Providing Security?
Preventing Crime
Protecting Citizens from foreign attacks.
Making sure our military is properly equipped
Building a library.
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Which of the following is not an example of Providing Services?
Providing Libraries
Providing Parks
Proving Water and Utilities
Managing the Economy
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Which of the following are examples of government actions that promote general welfare?
Building public schools
Maintaining highways
Setting clean air standards
Organizing private parties
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Which of the following best describes the tension discussed in 'Balancing Act: Rights vs. Good'?
Individual rights sometimes conflict with the common good
The government always prioritizes individual rights
The common good is never considered in a democracy
Individual rights and the common good are always in harmony
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What is the purpose of government?
Providing information
Ensuring National Security
Economics
Providing Services to the needy
Protecting Private Property
Ensuring Border Security
Protecting Rights of Some
Ensuring territorial expansion
Promoting Justice
Ensuring National Security
Maintaining Law & Order
Providing Public Services
Promoting Economic Stability
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Which of the following statements about oligarchy is correct?
Oligarchies are ruled by a single leader.
Oligarchies always have religious leaders in charge.
Oligarchies are ruled by a small elite group.
Oligarchies allow direct voting by all citizens.
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Which form of government is characterized by rule by one person, with power inherited through family lines?
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
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Which of the following countries are examples of a Representative Democracy?
United Kingdom
France
Brazil
Japan
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Which system of government divides powers between a central government and several local governments?
Unitary System
Federal System
Confederal System
Representative Democracy
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