Question

review: the nature of power, politics, and government
vocabulary
draw a line to match the word with the definition.

1. a governments power means its...

• ability to rule itself without help or interference from any outsiders.

1. a governments authority means its...

• ability to rule or control its people.

1. a governments legitimacy means its...

• acceptance as being the real government.

1. a governments sovereignty means its...

• right to do things and make decisions.

draw a line to match the word with the definition.

1. a nation-state is another word for...

• schools and roads.

1. politics is the method of making...

• organization.

1. an institution is similar to a(an)...

• decisions.

1. a public good is something that people get from the government, such as...

• a country.

Explanation:

Matches are based on standard political science definitions of key terms related to government and politics.

1. Government power refers to the right to act and make choices.
2. Government authority is the capacity to govern its population.
3. Government legitimacy is the public recognition of its validity.
4. Government sovereignty is self-rule without external interference.
5. A nation-state is the standard term for a country.
6. Politics centers on the process of making collective choices.
7. An institution is a formal organized structure.
8. Public goods are government-provided services like infrastructure.

Answer:

1. A government's power means its... → right to do things and make decisions.
2. A government's authority means its... → ability to rule or control its people.
3. A government's legitimacy means its... → acceptance as being the real government.
4. A government's sovereignty means its... → ability to rule itself without help or interference from any outsiders.
5. A nation-state is another word for... → a country.
6. Politics is the method of making... → decisions.
7. An institution is similar to a(an)... → organization.
8. A public good is something that people get from the government, such as... → schools and roads.