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Social Studies
9th -
12thgrade
Lesson 1.1 Review: Government and the State
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Legislative power is:
the power to interpret laws
the power to make laws
the power to enforce laws
the right to vote
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the BEST definition of "public policy"?
everything a government does related to public services
everything a government does to collect taxes
all of the things a government decides to do
everything a government does regarding foreign affairs
- 3. Multiple Choice
The institution through which a society makes and enforces public policies is:
democracy
government
freedom
the economy
- 4. Multiple Choice
Executive power is:
the power to interpret laws
the power to make laws
the power to enforce laws
the right to vote
- 5. Multiple Choice
In this form of government, one person or a small group holds unlimited power.
dictatorship
democracy
anarchy
theocracy
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which theory says that government gradually developed out of the early family?
the force theory of government
the evolutionary theory of government
the divine right theory of government
the social contract theory of government
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the BEST definition of "sovereignty"?
the people who live in a state
land with known and recognized boundaries
the institution which makes and enforces public policies
supreme and absolute authority within a territory
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which theory says that people freely chose to create government?
the force theory of government
the evolutionary theory of government
the divine right theory of government
the social contract theory of government
- 9. Multiple Choice
Judicial power is:
the power to interpret laws
the power to make laws
the power to enforce laws
the right to vote
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which theory says government arose when one group conquered another and forced them to obey?
the force theory of government
the evolutionary theory of government
the divine right theory of government
the social contract theory of government
- 11. Multiple Choice
In this form of government, supreme authority rests with the people.
dictatorship
democracy
anarchy
theocracy
- 12. Multiple Choice
The American system of government is based most closely on which theory?
the force theory of government
the evolutionary theory of government
the divine right theory of government
the social contract theory of government
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which theory says that God created government and chose the rulers?
the force theory of government
the evolutionary theory of government
the divine right theory of government
the social contract theory of government
- 14. Multiple Choice
The four characteristics of a state are:
population, territory, sovereignty, and taxes
population, territory, sovereignty, and government
population, schools, sovereignty, and government
taxes, military, police, and schools
- 15. Multiple Choice
A ___ is the fundamental law detailing the principles, structures, and processes of government.
declaration of independence
bill of rights
constitution
charter
- 16. Multiple Choice
The Farmington City Council has passed a new speed limit law. This is an example of:
executive power
legislative power
judicial power
enumerated power
- 17. Multiple Choice
You are given a ticket by a police officer for breaking the speed limit. This is an example of:
executive power
legislative power
judicial power
enumerated power
- 18. Multiple Choice
You appear in court to determine whether you're guilty of a crime. This is an example of:
executive power
legislative power
judicial power
enumerated power
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