Name
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Modern Government
1.
What is the dominant political unit in the world today? (1 point)
2.
Identify the four characteristics of a state AND explain/define each. (8 points)
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
The individual 50 states lack which basic characteristic of a “state”? (1 point)
4.
What are the six purposes of government? (6 points)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
5.
6.
The division of powers in the United States is set out in the
which stands above both levels of government, through the
Define the following key terms (12 points):
a.
Social Contract Theory b.
public policies -
c.
federalism -
d.
legislative power -
e.
executive power -
f.
judicial power -
g.
bureaucracy -
h.
conservative -
i.
liberal -
j.
democracy -
k.
dictatorship -
l.
suffrage -
,
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7.
Which purpose reflects the government’s concern to provide services that benefit all or most
people and are not likely to be provided by the voluntary acts of private individuals or groups?
(1 point)
8.
Which purpose of government is mainly concerned with other nations? (1 point)
9.
Provide an example of the government promoting the general welfare (1 point):
10.
What is the most common form of political participation? (1 point):
11.
Provide a detailed example balancing individual rights and the common good (3 points).
12.
is where the will of the people is translated into
public policy directly by the people.
13.
is where a small group of persons are chosen by
the people to act as their representatives expresses the popular will.
14.
Identify the five basic concepts of democracy AND briefly explain? (10 points)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
True OR False. Circle the correct answer. Each response is worth one point. (6 points)
15.
True or False. A dictatorship may exist in a sovereign state.
16.
True or False. Sovereign states decide their own foreign and domestic policies.
17.
True or False. Under the social contract theory, governmental powers may be limited by the
people.
18.
True or False. Sovereign states have supreme power within their own territories.
19.
True or False. Under the social contract theory, the state is created voluntarily by free people.
20.
True or False. Sovereign states may be possessed by other states.
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