Question 1

The concept of the state is relatively new.The state as we know it today might not have come into existence if:

Accepted Answer

A)  monarchs had not wanted absolute sovereignty. 
B)  communities had sufficient land and resources to be self-sustaining. 
C)  agricultural societies had all shared a common language. 
D)  World War II had not inspired the creation of the United Nations. 
A)  monarchs had not wanted absolute sovereignty. 
B)  communities had sufficient land and resources to be self-sustaining. 
C)  agricultural societies had all shared a common language. 
D)  World War II had not inspired the creation of the United Nations.

Question 2

Which of the following elements constitute the common definition of a state?

Accepted Answer

A)  sovereignty, society, territory 
B)  provinces, territories, sovereignty 
C)  people, sovereignty, territory 
D)  sovereignty, territory, government 
A)  sovereignty, society, territory 
B)  provinces, territories, sovereignty 
C)  people, sovereignty, territory 
D)  sovereignty, territory, government

Question 3

According to jus sanguinis,which is a basic principle of citizenship law,anyone born within the boundaries of the state automatically becomes a citizen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the principle underlying the American Declaration of Independence (1776)?

Accepted Answer

A)  direct democracy 
B)  consent of the governed 
C)  parliamentary democracy 
D)  personal sovereignty 
A)  direct democracy 
B)  consent of the governed 
C)  parliamentary democracy 
D)  personal sovereignty

Question 5

Which of the following political arrangements would most likely be supported by Jean Bodin?

Accepted Answer

A)  A federal system where national and regional governments share power. 
B)  A monarchy where an individual inherits supreme power over defined territory. 
C)  A liberal democracy where citizens vote directly on political issues. 
D)  A parliamentary system where members are democratically elected to represent citizens. 
A)  A federal system where national and regional governments share power. 
B)  A monarchy where an individual inherits supreme power over defined territory. 
C)  A liberal democracy where citizens vote directly on political issues. 
D)  A parliamentary system where members are democratically elected to represent citizens.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a necessary aspect of sovereignty?

Accepted Answer

A)  power to make laws 
B)  power to deal with sovereigns of other communities 
C)  power to enforce rules of conduct 
D)  democratic government 
A)  power to make laws 
B)  power to deal with sovereigns of other communities 
C)  power to enforce rules of conduct 
D)  democratic government

Question 7

For all intents and purposes,there's not much of a difference between the concepts of government and state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The concept of the state is relatively new.The state as we know it today might not have come into existence if:

Which of the following elements constitute the common definition of a state?

According to jus sanguinis,which is a basic principle of citizenship law,anyone born within the boundaries of the state automatically becomes a citizen.

What is the principle underlying the American Declaration of Independence (1776)?

Which of the following political arrangements would most likely be supported by Jean Bodin?

Which of the following is NOT a necessary aspect of sovereignty?

For all intents and purposes,there's not much of a difference between the concepts of government and state.

Government and Politics

Power, Legitimacy, and Authority

The Nation

Political Culture and Socialization

Law

Constitutionalism

Cooperation under Anarchy

Ideology

Liberalism

Conservatism

Socialism and Communism

Nationalism

Feminism

Environmentalism

Classification of Political Systems

Liberal Democracy

Transitions to Democracy

Autocratic Systems of Government

Parliamentary and Presidential Systems

Unitary and Federal Systems

The Political Process

Interest Groups and Political Parties

Communications Media

Elections and Electoral Systems

Representative Assemblies

The Political Executive

The Administration

The Judiciary

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Exam 3: Sovereignty, State and Citizenship

The concept of the state is relatively new.The state as we know it today might not have come into existence if:

Which of the following elements constitute the common definition of a state?

According to jus sanguinis,which is a basic principle of citizenship law,anyone born within the boundaries of the state automatically becomes a citizen.

What is the principle underlying the American Declaration of Independence (1776)?

Which of the following political arrangements would most likely be supported by Jean Bodin?

Which of the following is NOT a necessary aspect of sovereignty?

For all intents and purposes,there's not much of a difference between the concepts of government and state.

Government and Politics

Power, Legitimacy, and Authority

The Nation

Political Culture and Socialization

Law

Constitutionalism

Cooperation under Anarchy

Ideology

Liberalism

Conservatism

Socialism and Communism

Nationalism

Feminism

Environmentalism

Classification of Political Systems

Liberal Democracy

Transitions to Democracy

Autocratic Systems of Government

Parliamentary and Presidential Systems

Unitary and Federal Systems

The Political Process

Interest Groups and Political Parties

Communications Media

Elections and Electoral Systems

Representative Assemblies

The Political Executive

The Administration

The Judiciary

Filters