Which of the following best describes the purpose of government?
The purpose of government can be described as:
- To establish order and maintain social stability
- To provide public goods and services
- To protect the rights and liberties of individuals
- To promote the general welfare of its citizens
- To resolve conflicts and enforce laws
- To regulate and oversee economic activities
- To maintain national defense and security
- To promote and protect the interests of the nation and its citizens.
Which of the following are ways two countries can peacefully settle disputes? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
declaring war
declaring war
establishing trade barriers
establishing trade barriers
negotiating treaties
negotiating treaties
disregarding trade agreements
disregarding trade agreements
appealing to international courts
The correct answers are:
- Negotiating treaties
- Appealing to international courts
ow does a federal system differ from a unitary system?
(1 point)
Responses
Under a federal system, all power is held by the federal government.
Under a federal system, all power is held by the federal government.
Under a federal system, a small group of people holds most government power.
Under a federal system, a small group of people holds most government power.
Under a federal system, power is shared among different levels of government.
Under a federal system, power is shared among different levels of government.
Under a federal system, one person holds all governmental power.
The correct response is:
Under a federal system, power is shared among different levels of government.
Which branch of government is correctly matched to its power?
(1 point)
Responses
legislative: passes laws
legislative: passes laws
executive: interprets laws
executive: interprets laws
judicial: conducts foreign policy
judicial: conducts foreign policy
legislative: commands the military
The correct response is:
legislative: passes laws