Unit 1.1 Quiz

Fill in the blank: One reason to study government and politics is to think constructively about _______.

• issues

• sports

• weather

• fashion

Most of the U.S. is considered 'civically illiterate.'

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Most Americans are _______ by slogans, slick politicians or withdraw from the issues.

• persuaded

• ignored

• angered

• confused

Fill in the blank: The phrase 'By the _______' emphasizes the importance of public participation in government and politics.

• people

• government

• president

• law

Fill in the blank: There is a need for _______ understanding, which includes communication, knowledge, and active participation for 'real' life.

• civic

• technical

• artistic

• financial

What is the definition of government?

• Government is the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies.

• Government is a type of business that sells goods and services.

• Government is a group of people who only organize sports events.

• Government is an organization that only collects taxes.

When does the concept of government date back to?

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• The Renaissance Era

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Modern Digital Age

What is a 'State'? Fill in the blank: A State is an ________ body of people.

• organized

• isolated

• temporary

• random

Which theory of the origin of the state describes the state as naturally developing from family to clan to tribe to state?

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Social Contract Theory

• Force Theory

Which theory of the origin of the state states that the state exists only to serve the will of the people, who control what happens?

• Social Contract Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory