Final Exam: Government & Characteristics of A State

Question 1

Define what a government is

Answer 1

A group or individual that try’s to control society to create order by making and enforcing public policies

Question 2

What are examples of public policies

Answer 2

Taxes, Laws, Jury duty, etc.

Question 3

What are the four characteristics of a nation

Answer 3

• Population
• Territory with Boundaries
• Government
• Sovereignty

Question 4

What are the 4 theories of how nations started

Answer 4

• Force theory
• Divine right
• Evolutionary
• Social contract

Question 5

Explain the Force theory and what present day system it is similar to

Answer 5

Somebody took over/ were threatening; Dictatorship

Question 6

Explain the Divine Right theory and what present day system it is similar to

Answer 6

People believe god chose someone; Monarchy

Question 7

Explain the Social Contract theory and what present day system it is similar to

Answer 7

The people agreed on who should rule; Democracy

Question 8

Explain the Evolutionary theory and what present day system it is similar to

Answer 8

Rulership occurred naturally; Anything