US/VA GOVERNMENT

CHAPTER 1 TEST ESSAYS

 

  1. List and briefly explain the 14 key government concepts emphasized throughout the text.
  2. Explain the four essential features of a "state".
  3. Explain the four theories of the origin of the "state".
  4. Explain the four major purposes of government.
  5. Explain the five general criteria that allow democratic government to succeed.
  6. Explain the four major characteristics of Democracy.
  7. Explain the three major economic decisions all economic systems must make.
  8. Explain the main characteristics of the three major economic systems in the world.