Foundations of Government

Question 1

In a Theocracy, the power within the government is based on the interpretation of what people group?

Accepted Answer

Ecclesiastical Leaders

Question 2

How is power divided within the government form known as Oligarchy?

Accepted Answer

Power is divided among two or three people

Question 3

Which theory of rule states that power comes from one person or group using military might?

Accepted Answer

Force

Question 4

Why is the United States not a true definition of a democracy?

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All are Reasons

Question 5

Very Conservative

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Constitutional

Question 6

What are the ideals behind the practice of laissez-faire?

Accepted Answer

The government gives businesses freedom to what they want

Question 7

Which of the following governments is based on the idea that social classes should not exist?

Accepted Answer

Communism

Question 8

What is a platform within a political party?

Accepted Answer

A central belief in which the party governs for

Question 9

What is the purpose of a constitution within a government?

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a set of rules and guidelines for the government to follow

Question 10

What is established by governments to ensure that man is ruled by laws?

Accepted Answer

Rules of Law

Question 11

Which group has the most influence in a government that is considered to be an aristocracy?

Accepted Answer

Wealthy

Question 12

What the two earliest political parties within the United States?

Accepted Answer

Federalist and Democratic Republican

Question 13

Why does absolute power limit the right of the citizens in a government?

Accepted Answer

Citizens are subject to the rulings of law from one person

Question 14

What is best described as an oligarchy form of government?

Accepted Answer

The wealthy in ancient Greece

Question 15

Which of the following is not considered to be a reason in which governments were formed?

Accepted Answer

Military Force

Question 16

Main belief of political party

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Platform

Question 17

Which two forms of government are based on the ideas of Karl Marx?

Accepted Answer

Communism and Socialism

Question 18

How do totalitarian states function as a government for its people?

Accepted Answer

They use fear and propaganda to persuade people

Question 19

Which style of economics is based on competition and the ability for business owners to act freely in decisions?

Accepted Answer

Capitalism

Question 20

Rule comes from expansion of families

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Evolution

Question 21

Fiscally Conservative, Socially Liberal

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Libertarian

Question 22

What is the system of laws that are granted to every human being?

Accepted Answer

Natural Laws

Question 23

What is the definition of a Federal Republic form of government?

Accepted Answer

States tied with a strong central government and representative body

Question 24

Why are self-governments considered to be democratic in nature?

Accepted Answer

governs with consent from its people

Question 25

Very Liberal

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Green

Question 26

What is a concern of a Socialist economy for a government?

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Restricts individuality of business owners

Question 27

Voting, military service, volunteering are examples of what?

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Citizen Participation

Question 28

Which party focuses on the civil rights of individuals, but is financially conservative?

Accepted Answer

Libertarian

Question 29

What does the Divine Right Theory state in regards for government?

Accepted Answer

Right comes from a Divine Being

Question 30

What types of monarchy do we see in today’s society?

Accepted Answer

Parliamentary Monarchies

Question 31

What country could be considered the best example of a Confederacy?

Accepted Answer

The Confederate States of America, The United States prior to the Constitution

Question 32

What is the establishment of a group that is linked together with similar views and beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Political Parties

Question 33

What type of government divides power among the national and state governments?

Accepted Answer

Federal System

Question 34

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a Socialist form of government?

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uses fear, secret police, and propaganda to influence its people

Question 35

Social Contract Theory means government does what?

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Rules from the consent of the people, A Contract is entered by people for protection, Only rules over exchanged freedoms

Question 36

What theory was established under the belief that individuals exchange freedom for the protection of that government?

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Social Contract Theory

Question 37

Civil freedoms, Bigger Government

Accepted Answer

Democrat

Question 38

Which of the following are essential basics to the government form of Anarchy?

Accepted Answer

All of these are

Question 39

Which of the following is a purpose of government according to the notes?

Accepted Answer

To maintain social order to ensure safety for its people

Question 40

Which Social Contract Theorists believed that people were inherently corrupt and needed strict government rule?

Accepted Answer

Hobbes

Foundations of Government

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Foundations of Government

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