The challenge of democracy chapter 1
with correct answers 2025/2026
Globalization - correct answersthe increasing interdependence of citizens and nations across the
world
Government - correct answersin the first half of the 20th century people thought of government
mainly in territorial terms. the legitimate use of force to control human behavior; also ,the
organization or agency authorized to exercise that force
national sovereignty - correct answersa political entity's externally recognized right to exercise
final authority over its affairs
-meaning that the government has the right to govern it's people as it wishes without the
interference of other nations.
two purposes of government throughout history - correct answers1. maintain order (preserving
life and property)
2.providing public goods
3. Most recently some governments have pursued a third purpose which is promoting equality.
order - correct answersestablished ways of social behavior . maintaining order is the oldest
purpose of government.
-law and order: establishing rule of law to preserve life and protect property.
Thomas Hobbes - correct answersto him preserving life was most important function of
government.
-Said that without laws men would become savage (stealing killing for their own benefit)
, "Life in a state of nature would be solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short"
John Locke - correct answerssaid protection of life, liberty, and prosperity and property were
basic objectives of gov.
-influenced the declaration of independence (Thomas Jefferson pretty much copied him)
Karl Marx (German philosopher) - correct answers-ideas are basis for communism
-reject private ownership of property used in the production of goods
Communism - correct answersa political system in which ,in theory, ownership of all land and
productive facilities is in the hands of the people and all the good are equally shared. The
production and distribution of goods are controlled by an authoritarian government.
public goods - correct answers-obtained trough taxes
benefits and services, such as parks and sanitation, that benefit all citizens but are not likely to
be produced voluntarily by individuals.
promoting equality - correct answersgained prominence in 20th century in the aftermath of
industrialization and urbanization.
-key issue is distributing income (taking from rich and giving to the poor)
-ex: Vermont passing law allowing same sex to marry in 2000
Karl Marx on redistribution of wealth - correct answers"from each according to his ability, and
to each according to his need."
concept - correct answersa general idea of class of items or thoughts
freedom - correct answers1. freedom of and freedom from
with correct answers 2025/2026
Globalization - correct answersthe increasing interdependence of citizens and nations across the
world
Government - correct answersin the first half of the 20th century people thought of government
mainly in territorial terms. the legitimate use of force to control human behavior; also ,the
organization or agency authorized to exercise that force
national sovereignty - correct answersa political entity's externally recognized right to exercise
final authority over its affairs
-meaning that the government has the right to govern it's people as it wishes without the
interference of other nations.
two purposes of government throughout history - correct answers1. maintain order (preserving
life and property)
2.providing public goods
3. Most recently some governments have pursued a third purpose which is promoting equality.
order - correct answersestablished ways of social behavior . maintaining order is the oldest
purpose of government.
-law and order: establishing rule of law to preserve life and protect property.
Thomas Hobbes - correct answersto him preserving life was most important function of
government.
-Said that without laws men would become savage (stealing killing for their own benefit)
, "Life in a state of nature would be solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short"
John Locke - correct answerssaid protection of life, liberty, and prosperity and property were
basic objectives of gov.
-influenced the declaration of independence (Thomas Jefferson pretty much copied him)
Karl Marx (German philosopher) - correct answers-ideas are basis for communism
-reject private ownership of property used in the production of goods
Communism - correct answersa political system in which ,in theory, ownership of all land and
productive facilities is in the hands of the people and all the good are equally shared. The
production and distribution of goods are controlled by an authoritarian government.
public goods - correct answers-obtained trough taxes
benefits and services, such as parks and sanitation, that benefit all citizens but are not likely to
be produced voluntarily by individuals.
promoting equality - correct answersgained prominence in 20th century in the aftermath of
industrialization and urbanization.
-key issue is distributing income (taking from rich and giving to the poor)
-ex: Vermont passing law allowing same sex to marry in 2000
Karl Marx on redistribution of wealth - correct answers"from each according to his ability, and
to each according to his need."
concept - correct answersa general idea of class of items or thoughts
freedom - correct answers1. freedom of and freedom from
