1. Government Warm Ups
Unit 1

2. Unit 1: Warm Up #1 Tuesday/Wednesday, August 23/24, 2016
Answer the following questions using complete sentences:
What do you think is the definition of government?
What do you think is the purpose of a government?
What do you think is a government’s job?
Why do you think we learn about the government in school?

3. Writing Assignment Address the following prompts using bullet points:
Write down five essential things you think all governments should do (what their job should be).
Write down five services or goods governments should provide its people.
Write down five rules or laws all governments should have.

4. Group Work
In groups of 3-4, first write down three essential things all governments should do (what their job should be). Your entire group must agree with each other. This means you must compromise!

5. Group Work
Secondly, write down three services or goods governments should provide its people. Your entire group must agree with each other. This means you must compromise!

6. Group Work
Lastly, write down five rules or laws all governments should have. Your entire group must agree with each other. This means you must compromise!

7. Unit 1: Warm Up #2 Monday, 8/29/2016
“If men were angels, no government would be necessary.” – James Madison
To what extent to you agree or disagree with James Madison’s quote? Write 3-4 sentences explaining your answer.