Purposes of Government

Which is NOT a main part of government?

• People

• Prestige

• Power

• Policy

This is a decision made by the government in pursuit of a goal

• Diplomacy

• Policy

• Referendum

• Missive

This is a political unit with power to make & enforce laws over people living in a clearly defined territory

• Colony

• City

• State

• Village

What is the supreme power to act within territory & control external affairs?

• Policy

• Sovereignty

• Subjugation

• Dependence

Which statement is true?

• Governments must wall off their borders from their neighbors

• Governments don't need people

• Governments only need to be recognized by it's own people

• Governments must be recognized by it's people & international bodies

Are governments above the law?

• Yes

• No

Which theory believed the ruler was given power to rule via a deity?

• Evolution

• Force

• Divine Right

• Social COntract

Which theory believes government was formed gradually from family groups?

• Divine Right

• Force

• Social Contract

• Evolution

Which theory believes people make contracts to give up some power to a common authority for protection?

• Social Contract

• Force

• Evolution

• Divine Right

This theory believes a group or individual used force to make enough people submit to a central authority

• Divine Right

• Force

• Evolution

• Social Contract