1.12 Unit exam Principles of Government

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What word do we use for the institution created by a society to create and enforce public policies?

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government

Front

Which of the following items is not one of the five purposes of government? public services, protection, conflict resolution, commerce

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commerce

Front

If a nation-state is invaded by another nation, what purpose has its government failed to perform?

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protection

Front

What is the name for that portion of the U.S Constitution that explains the purposes of the United States government?

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the preamble

Front

Which item is something that almost every society has had? Options: written laws, a constitution, a king, government

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government

Front

"If a man has destroyed the eye of another free man, his own eye shall be destroyed." This excerpt is from which document?

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the Code of Hammurabi

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Which theory about the origins of government holds that government was created when members of society got together and agreed to form a government?

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social contract theory

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Who wrote the document that includes the following passage? "The only way whereby any one [gives up] his natural liberty, and [becomes a member of an organized society], is by agreeing with other men to join and unite into a community for their comfortable, safe, and peaceable living one amongst another, in a secure enjoyment of their properties, and a greater security against [people who don't belong to the society]."

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John Locke

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Which term is defined as the ability to control the actions of others?

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power

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What is authority?

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power that is recognized as legitimate