government quiz 1

the state's power limited by the people; formed the framework for American government

social contact theory

was a reaction to capitalism

socialism

Which answer is NOT a factor of production?

sovereignty

This form of government controls every aspect of an individual's life.

total

Which of these was the first primitive form of government?

tribal councils

Capitalism is essentially the same as free enterprise.

true

The U.S. legislative and executive branches check each other's power.

true

grew out of socialism but differed by seeking to control all areas of society

communism

Which answer is NOT a characteristic a state must have in order to exist?

constitution

This form of government has an absolute ruler who only looks out for himself and reigns as a tyrant.

depotism

People participate in this through initiatives, referendums, and recalls.

direct democracy

theory that over time, the state developed from the family unit into clans, then into tribes, and finally into states

evolutionary government

states created by war; rule of the strong over the weak

force theory

grew out of and closely subscribes to the laissez-faire system

free enterprise (capatlism)

This form of government was based on ownership of land and a social class system.

fuedalism

This form of government literally means "rule of the people."

liberal democracy

an early economic system that gave the government strict control over business

mercantilism

Natural rights, which have always existed and apply to everyone, came from ___.

natural law

In a ___ form of government, the legislature selects the leader of the executive branch and may recall him at any time.

parliamentary

In a ___ form of government only the legislature makes the laws, and the leader of the executive branch is elected by the people.

presidential

authority based on inherent right from God

Divine Right of Kings theory

Which person did NOT contribute a social contract theory?

Montesquieu

Which answer is NOT a specific characteristic of a free-enterprise system?

a federal form of government

an economic system without government interference

laissez faire

The branch of government that makes laws is known as the ___ branch.

legislative