A constitutional government is a "limited" government because

its powers are clearly laid out by the document.

What is the definition of government?

an institution in which leaders use power to make and enforce laws

Democratic government gains its strength from

the consent and trust of the people.

satisfy people's wants and needs

Describe a citizen's economic and social life under an authoritarian government.

Most details of the citizen's life are highly controlled by the govt.

a large number of people consider themselves united by a common bond.

In a democracy, all people are treated equally because

everyone is protected by the law.

Why does the United States not have a purely capitalistic economy?

The government regulates many aspects of the economy.

What is the meaning of sovereignty?

supreme and absolute authority within territorial boundaries

What does government provide people?

public services and promote public health and safety

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1
Democratic socialists prefer a government that makes economic decisions in order to
become powerful on the world stage.
benefit the most people.
increase the size of government offices.
create great wealth for business owners.
2
Governments provide social and economic services to their citizens
without exception
very rarely
only when necessary
in varying degrees
3
Because democratic governments represent their citizens, a core principle of democracy is:
celebration of culture
individual rights
common language
strong military
4
What theory suggests "states emerged when people needed to cooperate to survive and one person or a group took over"
evolutionary theory
force theory
divine right theory
social contract theory
5
A constitutional government is a "limited" government because
its leaders must ask for permission to govern every year.
the monarch has final authority in all matters.
its people do not like government.
its powers are clearly laid out by the document.
6
The force theory explains the origin of governments as coming from
the use of persuasion.
the influence of family structures.
the power of laws.
the use of violence.
7
What is the definition of government?
an institution in which leaders use power to make and enforce laws
system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled privately
society that advocates for production and distribution of laws
a political theory advocating public property
8
Which of the following individuals is most closely associated with communism?
Adam Smith
Karl Marx
Ayn Rand
Thomas Hobbes
9
Democratic government gains its strength from
a strong national military.
the consent and trust of the people.
a constitution that gives it ultimate power.
the support of business owners.
10
Which type of government "controls all aspects of citizens’ economic, political, and social lives"?
monarchy
socialism
authoritarian
republic
11
What is economics?
study of how to make money
social science
produce and distribute goods and services
satisfy people's wants and needs
12
The rules that governments make for their citizens to follow are called:
bills
amendmemts
laws
constitutions
13
Governments can be classified as falling on a spectrum with "authoritarian" on one end and what on the other?
monarchical
oligarchic
fascist
democratic
14
Describe a citizen's economic and social life under an authoritarian government.
Few details of the citizen's life are controlled by the government.
Most details of the citizen's life are highly controlled by the govt.
The citizen is free to live however he or she pleases.
The citizen is empowered by a constitution that protects rights
15
A crucial factor in capitalism is the role of
government
religion
sharing
competition
16
Governments provide a way for individuals to resolve their conflicts with each other through
elections
shared culture
court system
national security
17
A nation exists when
a group of leaders decides to unite a people.
a group of people writes a constitution.
a large number of people consider themselves united by a common bond.
a group of leaders declares sovereignty.
18
In a democracy, all people are treated equally because
everyone is protected by the law.
elected officials insist upon it.
that is the tradition of Western culture.
this principle is taught in the Bible.
19
What theory suggests "European rulers proclaimed that their right to rule came from God alone"?
force theory
divine right theory
evolutionary theory
social contract theory
20
While socialist governments provide many social services, such as education and health care, they also
have higher tax rates.
control every aspect of their citizens' daily life.
actively promote a state religion
maintain large militaries.
21
What theory suggests "state evolved from the structure of ancient family groups"
social contract theory
force theory
divine right theory
evolutionary theory
22
In a purely communist country, the state would
own all land and resources.
make decisions about political matters only.
sell licenses to businesses to perform certain work.
let business owners set the minimum wage.
23
Why does the United States not have a purely capitalistic economy?
The government regulates many aspects of the economy.
Limited natural resources prevent a purely capitalistic economy.
The Constitution clearly states what the economy should be
Citizens have no interest in private property.
24
States share four essential features: population, territory, sovereignty, and:
language
government
culture
weatth
25
What theory suggests "people gave up their freedom to the state in return for order and security"?
divine right theory
social contract theory
evolutionary theory
force theory
26
Which of the following is a role a government might play in a mixed economy?
government regulations on food
taking a "hands-off" approach to any economic activity
owning all the banks
refusing to enforce contracts
27
Many of the basic ideas of capitalism are found in
the teachings of Thomas Hobbes.
the Bible.
the writings of Adam Smith.
traditional culture.
28
What is the meaning of sovereignty?
supreme and absolute authority within territorial boundaries
enforcement of rules by the government
states do not have to honor the law of the government
the differences between a nation and state
29
Which of the following is performed almost exclusively by the federal government
national security
healthcare
education
transportation
30
What does government provide people?
suggestions for its citizens to follow
public services and promote public health and safety
authoritarian laws that forces citizens to do the governments bidding
no opportunities for citizens to let their voice be heard

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