Intro to Gov

Which defenition matches best for Government?

• an institution that makes and enforces laws

• an institution that is all about religion

• an institution that doesn't do anything

Of the following choices of government which one would Hobbes most agree with

• Government should be all about individual rights

• Government should allow people to govern themselves

• Good government is one thai is not so strong

• Purpose of government is to keep society in order and stable

Which view of government best suits John Locke's view ?

• Government should not focus on individual rights

• Government should not have a lot of faith in humanity

• The purpose of government is to protect people's rights

Which of the following is not a power that a government must possess?

• Economic Power

• Legislative Power

• Judicial Power

• Executive Power

What is one function of government?

• keeping citizens safe

• giving jobs to all adults

• selling items to children

• giving everyone a car

Which does the government NOT do?

• protect the people

• help resolve conflicts

• take away our rights

• create laws and order

What does it mean to say a government has power?

• It means the government has the ability to control its citizens
• It means the government has the ability to print money
• It means the government has the ability to declare war
• It means the government has the ability to control the weather

What does it mean to say government has authority?

• It means the government has the power to enforce laws
• It means the government can control the weather
• It means the government can predict the future
• It means the government can read minds

According to Hobbes, what is the purpose of government?

• protect people's natural rights

• end the state of nature

• none of the above

According to Locke, what is the purpose of government?

• To end the state of nature

• To protect natural rights

• all of the above