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US Government Chapter 1

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of power that every government has?

Executive power

Judicial power

Economic power (correct)

Legislative power

What is a nation-state?

A society that makes and enforces public policies

A political community with organized government

A country with a definite territory (correct)

A group of people united by bonds of race, language, custom, and religion

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic characteristics of every nation-state?

Economy (correct)

Population

Sovereignty

Territory

What is the purpose of a government?

To make and enforce laws (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a state?

A political community with organized government (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of power that every government has?

Administrative power (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a state and a nation?

A state is a political community with an organized government, while a nation refers to a group of people united by common characteristics. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a country in which the territory of both the nation and the state coincide?

Nation-state (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the four basic characteristics of every nation-state/country?

Population, territory, sovereignty, government (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a government?

To make and enforce public policies (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Government Types and Characteristics

There are three basic types of power that every government has: executive, legislative, and judicial.

Nation-States

A nation-state is a country with a distinct identity, shaped by common history, culture, language, and territory.
A nation-state has four basic characteristics: population, territory, sovereignty, and government.

Key Concepts

A state is an organized political community living under a single system of government.
The purpose of a government is to maintain social order, provide public services, and protect citizens' rights.
A state and a nation can be different, but in a nation-state, the territory of both coincides.
A nation-state is also referred to as a country.

Nation-State Characteristics

Population: a group of people living within a specific territory.
Territory: a defined geographical area with defined borders.
Sovereignty: the power to govern itself without external control.
Government: the system of institutions, laws, and rules that govern a state.

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Test your knowledge of the characteristics and powers of a nation state's government in this quiz on US Government Chapter 1, Section 1. Learn about the purpose of government and its three basic types of power - legislative, executive, and judicial.