Political Philosophers, Branches Of Government,
Systems Of Government, Types Of Democracy,
Levels Of Government - Practice Test: Qs & As
Which philosopher developed the concepts of mixed governments?
Correct Answer - Aristotle
What was Thomas Hobbes' main theory of government? Correct
Answer - To maintain order through laws
What were the theories of government by John Locke? Correct
Answer - Social Contract, Natural Law, Limited Government,
Consent of Governed
Which philosopher would align with the quote 'Government has no
other end, but the preservation of property.'? Correct Answer -
John Locke
According to Rousseau, what does it mean if there is disagreement
with the government? Correct Answer - The government is
invasive
List and explain the three Theories of Rule discussed in class.
Correct Answer - Divine right theory: rulers chosen by God,
Natural laws and rights: provided by the natural environment and
provides certain rights just for being human, Social contract:
everyone involved agrees to a set laws and consequences
List and explain the 5 Functions of Government. Correct Answer -
National security: keep the people safe, Maintain order: police, fire,
and law, Resolve conflict: using a legal system, Provide services:
education, transportation, welfare (paid by taxes), Provide for the
public good: create laws, keep the public safe and happy
, What is the definition of government? Correct Answer -
Formal institutions and processes that people use to make decisions
for others
What is the definition of policy? Correct Answer - A decision
made by the government (aka a law)
What is the definition of sovereignty? Correct Answer - When
people govern themselves
What is the definition of state? Correct Answer - A political
unit with power to make and enforce laws
What are the three branches of government and their functions?
Correct Answer - Legislative: create laws, Judicial: judge fairness
of laws, Executive: enforce laws
What is the structure of the Legislative branch? Correct Answer -
538 members of Congress, 435 in House of Representatives, 100 in
senate, 3 Reps for DC
What is the structure of the Judicial branch? Correct Answer -
9 Supreme court justices, 1 of which is chief justice
What is the structure of the Executive branch? Correct Answer -
President, Vice President, 15 Department Heads
Why are there 2 Senators from each state? Correct Answer -
To have equal representation in the Senate
Which congressional plan presented the idea of equal
representation in the Senate? Correct Answer - The 'Great
Compromise'
Systems Of Government, Types Of Democracy,
Levels Of Government - Practice Test: Qs & As
Which philosopher developed the concepts of mixed governments?
Correct Answer - Aristotle
What was Thomas Hobbes' main theory of government? Correct
Answer - To maintain order through laws
What were the theories of government by John Locke? Correct
Answer - Social Contract, Natural Law, Limited Government,
Consent of Governed
Which philosopher would align with the quote 'Government has no
other end, but the preservation of property.'? Correct Answer -
John Locke
According to Rousseau, what does it mean if there is disagreement
with the government? Correct Answer - The government is
invasive
List and explain the three Theories of Rule discussed in class.
Correct Answer - Divine right theory: rulers chosen by God,
Natural laws and rights: provided by the natural environment and
provides certain rights just for being human, Social contract:
everyone involved agrees to a set laws and consequences
List and explain the 5 Functions of Government. Correct Answer -
National security: keep the people safe, Maintain order: police, fire,
and law, Resolve conflict: using a legal system, Provide services:
education, transportation, welfare (paid by taxes), Provide for the
public good: create laws, keep the public safe and happy
, What is the definition of government? Correct Answer -
Formal institutions and processes that people use to make decisions
for others
What is the definition of policy? Correct Answer - A decision
made by the government (aka a law)
What is the definition of sovereignty? Correct Answer - When
people govern themselves
What is the definition of state? Correct Answer - A political
unit with power to make and enforce laws
What are the three branches of government and their functions?
Correct Answer - Legislative: create laws, Judicial: judge fairness
of laws, Executive: enforce laws
What is the structure of the Legislative branch? Correct Answer -
538 members of Congress, 435 in House of Representatives, 100 in
senate, 3 Reps for DC
What is the structure of the Judicial branch? Correct Answer -
9 Supreme court justices, 1 of which is chief justice
What is the structure of the Executive branch? Correct Answer -
President, Vice President, 15 Department Heads
Why are there 2 Senators from each state? Correct Answer -
To have equal representation in the Senate
Which congressional plan presented the idea of equal
representation in the Senate? Correct Answer - The 'Great
Compromise'
