M1 Lesson 1 (Government)

Match the definitions with the terms.

(state) a politically organized body of people occupying a definite territory that has sovereignty and a government (dictatorship) form of government in which absolute power is held by one person (tyranny) government characterized by unreasonable abuse of power (vestige) evidence of something no longer existing (inalienable) inherent; characteristic of natural rights (innate) born in; inherited (sovereignty) having supreme, absolute power

Choose Fact or Opinion.

(F) Historically speaking, "state" has multiple meanings: nation, country, institution, or society. (O) A sovereign state places power in the hands of the people. (F) Natural rights exist for all people regardless of their place of birth or class. (O) States recognize an individual's natural rights at all times. (F) The state is the main political unit in the world.

Select the best answer. What was the role of philosophers in the establishment of the ideal state according to Plato?

Philosophers are the Guardians of the people, and as such should be obeyed without question.

Select the best answer. Moses and the Hebrews believed that the ___ were God-given laws that defined a human's relationship with God and with other humans.

Ten Commandments

Check all that apply. Select FOUR characteristics that define natural law.

common to all people, has always existed, innate, and guide for man's actions

Check all that apply. Choose the FOUR characteristics that help to define natural rights.

inalienable rights, came from natural law, universal, and government cannot deny these

Check all that apply. Choose the FOUR elements that are necessary for a state to exist.

people, sovereignty, a government, and a territory

Select the best answer. What was the earliest primitive form of government?

tribal council