Government 1.03 Quiz Review

Which phrase best describes the U.S. Constitution?

A plan of government.

Which theory of government claims that the king connects the heavens and the earth?

Divine Right Theory.

The Second Treatise of Government supports which theory?

Social Contract Theory of the origin of government.

Which theory of the origin of government emphasizes violence?

Force Theory.

A government creates an army. Which purpose of government is it fulfilling?

Protecting the people.

Which is an ancient document that sheds light on the purpose of government?

The Code of Hammurabi.

Which term relates to the theory that states that government developed from family ties?

Evolution Theory.

Which term refers to an institution created by a society to create and enforce public policies?

Government.

The preamble to the U.S. Constitution states that one of the purposes of the U.S. government is to do which of the following?

Promote the general welfare.

A government that is preventing physical violence among members of society is fulfilling which purpose of government?

Maintaining order.