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The Nature of Power, Politics, and Government
The Nature of Power, Politics, and Government
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Government Pre-assessment
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1
Which of these is the best example of a public good?
a town library
a movie theater
a gas station
a clothing store
2
The right to exercise a supreme power and authority over a region, a group, or oneself is:
legitimacy
sovereignty
tyranny
a clothing store
3
These are held to select government officials and representatives
elections
candidates
campaigns
political parties
4
This is
Government Class
English class
Spanish Class
Science Class
5
A ruler's legitimacy depends mainly on which of these factors?
the ruler's political ambition
the ruler's personal wealth
people's acceptance of the ruler's authority
people's fear of the ruler's power
6
An independent country in which people share a common culture is called a:
an ethnic group
a nation-state
a polity
an aristocracy
7
Which of these individuals is most likely to exercise power without authority?
a school principal
an armed robber
a business owner
a traffic officer
8
Which of these is an essential feature of political activity?
It is puposeful
It is individualistic
It is idealistic
It is difficult
9
This document is signed by many people that asks the government to take action
petition
direct meeting
platform
campaign
10
Which of these is most likely to involve horse trading?
a local election
a labor strike
a business deal
a protest march
11
In December of 1955, Rosa Parks went to jail rather than give up her bus seat. Her action was:
power struggle
collective action
civil disobedience
horse trading
12
When people call someone Machiavellian, they usually mean that person is:
quiet and thoughtful
wealthy and powerful
cunning and amoral
popular and famous
13
Which of the following are considered the basic building blocks of government?
a legitimate ruler and happy subjects
revenue collection and coercion
political conflict and compromise
a stable population and fixed territory
14
The elected officials represent the people in their district who are referred to as
party leaders
candidates
republicans
constituents
15
Democrats and Republicans are examples of:
political parties
elections
a direct meeting
the public policy process