Government Summative

What is Government and WHY do we have it?

• An organization that enforces laws; to maintain order

• A group of people who create art; to inspire creativity

• A system of trade; to increase wealth

• A religious institution; to promote spirituality

Why did Democracy fail in ancient Greece?

• Lack of resources

• Internal conflict and instability

• Overpopulation

• Natural disasters

Explain what a constitution is and WHY it is important to have one.

• A set of religious texts; to guide spiritual practices

• A collection of stories; to entertain the public

• A set of fundamental principles; to govern a nation

• A list of historical events; to educate citizens

Why is the Magna Carta one of the most important documents in History?

• It established the first democracy

• It limited the power of the monarchy

• It created the first constitution

• It ended all wars

What concept limits our FREEWILL and WHY?

• Laws; to maintain order

• Freedom; to encourage creativity

• Wealth; to promote equality

• Education; to increase knowledge

Describe what enlightenment Philosophers were questioning.

• Religion and art

• Science and technology

• Government and religion

• Economy and trade

Explain what type of Government the U.S. has.

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Theocracy

Describe Hobbes' view on MAN and GOVERNMENT.

• Man is naturally good; government is unnecessary

• Man is naturally selfish; government is necessary

• Man is naturally peaceful; government is harmful

• Man is naturally wise; government is redundant

Compare Rousseau and Hobbes' view on man?

• Rousseau believed man is inherently good; Hobbes believed man is inherently selfish.

• Rousseau believed man is inherently selfish; Hobbes believed man is inherently good.

• Both believed man is inherently good.

• Both believed man is inherently selfish.

How did John Locke's ideas change the world?

• By promoting absolute monarchy.

• By advocating for the divine right of kings.

• By influencing democratic principles and human rights.

• By supporting theocracy.