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Class Hour ________
Worksheet 2-3
Matching: Match the definition in column A to the appropriate term in column B by writing the
letter of the term in the blank.
Column A
___ 1. The state evolved from family
___ 2. God-given authority
___ 3. People agree to have a government
___ 4. Government is forced from necessity
___ 5. State of existence before government
Column B
a. force
b. state of nature
c. social contract
d. evolutionary theory
e. divine right
Multiple Choice: Choose the correct answer to the question by circling the letter of the
appropriate answer choice.
6. The two philosophers who wrote on the state of nature were (circle two)…
a) Thomas Jefferson
b) John Locke
c) Thomas Hobbes d) Adam Smith
7. Which is NOT a natural right?
a) life
b) property
c) liberty
d) pursuit of happiness
8. What is the #1 reason government is created?
a) public services
b) maintain social order
security
9. What is a deity?
a) political leader
b) a wealthy person
c) economic opportunities
c) a god
10. The previous question refers to which theory?
a) force
b) divine right
c) evolutionary
d) national
d) representative of the people
d) social contract
11-14. Matching: Matching the example of each theory to a theory, and then its country of
origin, by writing in complete sentences. Each theory will be used only once.
Example: The divine right theory was exemplified by various dynasties in China
Theory
Force
Evolution
Divine Right
Social Contract
Example Government
descendants of gods
warring states
granted by the people
Daimyo
Country
Japan
Aztecs
Korea
Europe
Short answer: Answer the following question with a short paragraph (3-5 complete sentences).
15. Which theory exists within American government? How do you know?