Lesson 1: Foundation Basics (PALS)

What is the right to rule or impose power called?

• Authority

• Legitimacy

• Power

• Sovereignty

What is the supreme and ultimate power or authority within a territory called?

• Authority

• Legitimacy

• Power

• Sovereignty

What is the term for the ability to get people to behave in certain ways?

• Authority

• Legitimacy

• Power

• Sovereignty

How do nations get their PALS?

• From economic policies

• From military strength

• From different cultural ideas

• From geographical advantages

What were the founding principles of America?

• They were based on economic policies

• They were based on military strength

• They were based on individual rights and liberties

• They were based on cultural diversity

What is the significance of the 'how' of PALS?

• It determines the economic success of a nation

• It is more important than the 'why' because it helps explain the structure of government

• It is less important than the 'why'

• It is based on military strength

How does a monarchy lead to problems?

• It encourages innovation and rapid decision-making.

• It often leads to equal distribution of power among the people

• Gives too much power to one person

• It guarantees stability and prevents conflicts over succession

Which of the following is a characteristic of authority?

• A public belief that religious law and a religious deity or deities reign supreme.

• Society is holding a belief.

• They are given the power to rule by the people.

• Officials elected by the people take on the everyday tasks of governing.

Ability to control other's behaviors

• power elite

• authority

• coercion

• power