1.04 Lesson Assessment: The Purposes and Origins of Government

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Which phrase is included in the preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

"Secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity."

What is the term for the written plan of government for the United States?

Constitution

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

Divine Right Theory

Most original Native American governments lend support to which theory of the origin of government?

Evolution Theory

Imagine that a group of people attack and defeat another group. Then the first group's leader becomes the ruler of the defeated group. This example best illustrates which theory?

Force Theory

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

Government

The Code of Hammurabi is a collection of what type of items?

Laws

If there is physical violence among members of society, a government is failing at which of its purposes?

Maintaining order

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

Protecting the people

Which theory states that governments originated with an agreement?

Social Contract Theory


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