Question 1

In an autocracy, a leader who has lost the support of the people may find it difficult to stay in power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Thomas Hobbes concluded that government results from a contract among free persons desirous of preserving life and increasing its contentment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Oliver Wendell Holmes and William O. Douglas both held the view of government as a:

Accepted Answer

A)   positive good.
B)   means to punish evil with maximum force.
C)   means to regulate absolute conformity in all things.
D)   necessary evil. A

Question 4

Political ideology consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)   passing trends in economic theory.
B)   deeply held beliefs in ideas about the best form of government.
C)   temporary ideas about family institutions.
D)   beliefs held with little conviction.

Question 5

Political theory has its origins in the writings of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Aristotle.
B)   Douglas.
C)   Comte.
D)   Durkheim.

Question 6

Reactionaries are people who believe that:

Accepted Answer

A)   all governments should be abolished.
B)   government is necessary but currently plays too large a role.
C)   dictatorship is best and that the government role should be expanded.
D)   think only a minimal government is necessary.

Question 7

In early 2000s about 20 percent of the countries of the world were autocracies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In small societies forms of organized government do not exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In an autocratic government its right to rule:

Accepted Answer

A)   is derived from the people.
B)   depend on the will of the majority.
C)   is derived from popular sovereignty.
D)   is derived from power.

Question 10

Democracy demands that the people:

Accepted Answer

A)   obey their leader without question.
B)   establish a ruling elite who will make the best choices for all.
C)   exercise sovereign authority over themselves.
D)   never compromise in legislation.

Question 11

A basic function of government is to protect its citizens from internal and external enemies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Justice means:

Accepted Answer

A)   the same things to all people.
B)   different things to different people.
C)   some are entitled to more than others.
D)   inequality is the way of life.

Question 13

The advantage of democracy is that it can be defined in a precise way that satisfies everyone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In an autocracy the press, religion, family, work, and society are all subject to strict controls designed to maximize the freedom of citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The right of individuals to select their leaders by voting for them is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   autocratic right.
B)   oligarchy.
C)   popular sovereignty.
D)   divine right of the monarchy.

Question 16

Democracy is a Western ideology. For democracy to work, one needs the right environment which includes:

Accepted Answer

A)   a commitment to minority rights.
B)   a commitment to religion over democracy.
C)   the technology available for a print and other media communications network.
D)   a tradition of respect for group over individual rights.

Question 17

In the early 2000s democracy was the form of government in about:

Accepted Answer

A)   70% of the countries of the world.
B)   10% of the countries of the world.
C)   30% of the countries of the world.
D)   90% of the countries of the world.

Question 18

The Magna Carta is a document that helps enforce the power of autocracies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Libertarians advocate strong governments led by educated elite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The concept of the individual as a rational being, equal to all others is a primary idea of:

Accepted Answer

A)   totalitarianism.
B)   democracy.
C)   authoritarian autocracy.
D)   autocracy.

Exam 13: The Functions and Forms of Government

In an autocracy, a leader who has lost the support of the people may find it difficult to stay in power.

Thomas Hobbes concluded that government results from a contract among free persons desirous of preserving life and increasing its contentment.

Oliver Wendell Holmes and William O. Douglas both held the view of government as a:

Political ideology consists of:

Political theory has its origins in the writings of:

Reactionaries are people who believe that:

In early 2000s about 20 percent of the countries of the world were autocracies.

In small societies forms of organized government do not exist.

In an autocratic government its right to rule:

Democracy demands that the people:

A basic function of government is to protect its citizens from internal and external enemies.

Justice means:

The advantage of democracy is that it can be defined in a precise way that satisfies everyone.

In an autocracy the press, religion, family, work, and society are all subject to strict controls designed to maximize the freedom of citizens.

The right of individuals to select their leaders by voting for them is called:

Democracy is a Western ideology. For democracy to work, one needs the right environment which includes:

In the early 2000s democracy was the form of government in about:

The Magna Carta is a document that helps enforce the power of autocracies.

Libertarians advocate strong governments led by educated elite.

The concept of the individual as a rational being, equal to all others is a primary idea of: