Purpose of Government and Political Philosophers Quiz (10th)

Which component of government is responsible for making decisions in pursuit of a particular goal?

• People

• Powers

• Policies

• Procedures

Which component of government is described as having the authority and ability to get things done?

• People

• Powers

• Policies

• Procedures

What does maintaining order in government primarily involve?

• Providing education

• Identifying and punishing wrongdoers

• Influencing policy

• Balancing public good with needs

Which of the following is NOT a function of government listed in the document?

• Ensure national security

• Provide entertainment

• Maintain order

• Provide services

Which principle of American democracy is based on the idea that government should be limited in its powers?

• Limited government

• Due Process

• Social Contract

• Republicanism

In a representative democracy, who governs on behalf of the citizens?

• The king

• The military

• Elected representatives

• The priests

Which of the following best describes the Enlightenment?

• A period of religious revival

• A period of questioning and intellectual growth

• A period of artistic development

• A period of economic decline

Which philosopher defended the need for a king?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Montesquieu

What is a government?

• An organization that governs a community or unit

• A type of food

• A musical band

• A software program

What does 'consent of the governed' imply in American constitutional government?

• The government operates independently of the citizens

• Government has unlimited power

• Citizens give authority to the government in exchange for protection of their rights

• Only elected officials have a say in government