Question 1

Political philosopher John Locke proposed that people are born with natural rights and that government cannot violate these rights. Locke argued that the basis for government, or human laws, is

Accepted Answer

According to John Locke, the basis for government or human laws is the consent of the governed. He believed that people are born with natural rights that cannot be violated by the government. Therefore, the government's legitimacy is determined by the consent of the people it governs.

Question 2

Which of the following election battles did NOT precede a general U. S. presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Adams-Jefferson was not a battle preceding a general U.S. presidential election, but rather the election of 1800 between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Options A and B are true as they both preceded general elections, and option D is true as it includes options A, B, and C.

Question 3

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, an eighteenth-century French philosopher, posited

Accepted Answer

Jean-Jacques Rousseau's most famous work, "The Social Contract," argued that society was based on a social contract between individuals and the state, where people agree to give up some individual freedom in exchange for protection and support from the state. This idea of a social contract is a central tenet in many modern democracies.

Question 4

A government is viewed as legitimate when

Accepted Answer

A government is viewed as legitimate when the affected people recognize the government and allow it to exercise control over them. Legitimacy is not solely based on majority voting, absence of opposition, or attempts to make all citizens happy. While a democratic government may contribute to legitimacy, it is not the only factor.

Question 5

A monarchy is government ruled by

Accepted Answer

A monarchy is a form of government in which a single individual, usually a king or queen, holds all the power and authority. The monarch is the head of state and has the final say in all matters of government. Therefore, the correct option is C) one person.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true of the framers of the U. S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The framers of the U.S. Constitution were not solely concerned with the immediate problems facing the new nation but also sought to create a lasting framework for governance.

Question 7

__________is a collection of public institutions in a nation that establish and enforce the rules by which the members of that nation must live.

Accepted Answer

The definition given refers to the concept of government, which encompasses all branches of government - legislative (Congress), executive (Bureaucracy), and judicial (Courts), as well as other institutions tasked with establishing and enforcing rules and regulations. Therefore, the best answer is E, Government.

Question 8

Power

Accepted Answer

Power is necessary in any government in order that it may enforce its rules. Without power, a government would not be able to enforce its laws and regulations, and chaos would ensue. However, it is important that power is kept in check by a system of checks and balances to ensure that it is not abused. In a democracy, power is distributed among different branches of government and limited by the Constitution.

Question 9

A(n) ______ is a form of government in which a small exclusive class holds supreme power.

Accepted Answer

An oligarchy is a form of government in which a small exclusive class holds supreme power.

Question 10

Which of the following nations currently has a theocratic form of government?

Accepted Answer

Iran currently has a theocratic form of government, meaning that religious leaders have a significant influence over political decision-making. The government is based on the principles of Islam, and the Ayatollah, as the supreme leader, has ultimate authority in the country. None of the other countries listed have a theocratic form of government.

Question 11

Democracy is

Accepted Answer

Democracy is a form of government where the power lies with the people, who either directly or through elected representatives, hold authority. This means that the people are able to participate in decision making and have a say in how their country is run.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of an authoritarian form of government?

Accepted Answer

An authoritarian form of government is one in which one person or one political party maintains complete control and suppresses all other political parties and interests.

Question 13

A form of government in which one person exercises supreme authority is a(n)

Accepted Answer

Monarchy is a form of government in which a single person, the monarch, has supreme authority. The monarch may be a king or queen, and their power is often inherited through a royal family bloodline.

Question 14

When considering public policy the president and other elected officials utilize several perspectives. The __________ perspective considers prior decision as a precedent for the current situation.

Accepted Answer

The historical perspective considers prior decisions as a precedent for the current situation. This perspective takes into account past events and decisions that may have relevance to the current issue at hand. It helps policymakers to understand the reasons why certain policies were implemented in the past, how they worked or didn't work, and how they might be applied to the present situation. This perspective allows policymakers to learn from the past and avoid repeating mistakes.

Question 15

John Locke purposed that ______ law supersedes any law made by government.

Accepted Answer

John Locke believed in the concept of natural rights, which he defined as the rights to life, liberty, and property. He stated that these rights were not given by the government but were inherent to every individual simply by virtue of their existence. Therefore, natural law supersedes any law made by government.

Question 16

Political philosopher Thomas Hobbes believed that the essence of government is

Accepted Answer

Hobbes believed in the concept of the social contract, where individuals surrender some of their freedoms to a government in exchange for protection and security. However, he also believed that humans are inherently selfish and violent, which leads to conflicts between individuals. Therefore, the essence of government, according to Hobbes, is to manage and control these conflicts through a monopoly on the use of force.

Question 17

Which of the following terms best describes Hobbes's image of society without government?

Accepted Answer

Hobbes famously described life in a state of nature without government as "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short." Therefore, the best term to describe Hobbes's image of society without government is "brutish."

Question 18

__________ is a state of lawlessness and discord in the political system caused by lack of government.

Accepted Answer

Anarchy is a state of lawlessness and disorder resulting from the absence or lack of government control. It is characterized by chaos and a breakdown of social order, where individuals and groups act independently and often violently without any centralized authority or law enforcement to maintain peace and stability. Anomie refers to a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, while an alliance is a formal agreement between groups or individuals, and oligarchy is a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a small group of people. Non-compliance refers to the failure to adhere to rules, laws or regulations.

Question 19

In political theory, a social contract is

Accepted Answer

A social contract is an agreement among the members of a society to form a government that will ensure their security and welfare. In return, the citizens agree to obey the laws and regulations of the government, paying taxes and supporting the activities of government to achieve these goals. This concept was first proposed by Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who believed that people were willing to give up some individual freedoms in exchange for the protection that a strong government provides.

Question 20

Which of the following methods of communication did NOT affect a U.S. presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Movable type was invented long before the United States existed and did not directly affect any U.S. presidential election.

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