U.S. Govt. & Citizenship Week 2 Bell #1 08/25/14 U.S. Govt. & Citizenship Week 2 Bell #1 08/25/14 What is government? Do we need it?

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Purpose of Government What services does our government provide? What services does our government provide? “If all men were angels, no government would be necessary.” James Madison “If all men were angels, no government would be necessary.” James Madison This will be an essay question on the Unit 1 Exam. This will be an essay question on the Unit 1 Exam.

Today’s Objective: Students will examine the purposes and role of government. Students will examine the purposes and role of government.

Chapter 1, Section 1 Government and the State S E C T I O N 1 Government and the State How is government defined? How is government defined? What are the basic powers that every government holds? What are the basic powers that every government holds? What are the four defining characteristics of the state? What are the four defining characteristics of the state? How have we attempted to explain the origin of the state? How have we attempted to explain the origin of the state? What is the purpose of government in the United States and other countries? What is the purpose of government in the United States and other countries?

What Is Government? Chapter 1 Section Government is the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies.

Powers of Government Legislative Legislative Policy-making Policy-making Judicial Judicial Policy judging Policy judging Executive Executive Policy enforcement Policy enforcement

Chapter 1, Section The State The state can be defined as having these four characteristics:

Purposes of Government Protection Protection Maintenance of Public Order Maintenance of Public Order Resolution of Social Conflicts Resolution of Social Conflicts Responsibility for a Stable economy Responsibility for a Stable economy Provision of Public Service Provision of Public Service

Ranking America On your Bell, rank America 1-5 (1 being low) on each of the five purposes of government. On your Bell, rank America 1-5 (1 being low) on each of the five purposes of government. Justify each ranking. Justify each ranking.

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Government Services

Today’s Assignments: Using the Government link found in this power- point, list 30 services that government provides. Using the Government link found in this power- point, list 30 services that government provides. List at least 5 federal, 5 state, and 5 local services. List at least 5 federal, 5 state, and 5 local services. List at least 10 that you or your family have used. List at least 10 that you or your family have used.