1.04 Quiz: The Purposes and Origins of Government Part 2

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

Constitution

Jacques Bossuet wrote, "It is God who establishes kings." Which theory of the origin of government would he support?

Divine Right Theory

Which purpose is being fulfilled by a government that is preventing physical violence among members of society?

Maintaining order

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

Government

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

The Code of Hammurabi

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

What does the preamble to the U.S. Constitution state is one of the purposes of the U.S. government?

Promote the general welfare.

Which purpose of government do armed forces fulfill?

They protect the country.

The Second Treatise of Government supports which theory?

social contract theory of the origin of government