1. Functions and Purposes of Government

2. I. Maintaining Order
A. Enforcing laws that protect the safety and security of the people and property
Police
2. National Guard

3. 1. No discrimination in the workplace on
Government works to protect people from unfair or harmful business practices
Establishes laws that promote respect for individual rights in the workplace
1. No discrimination in the workplace on
the basis of race, gender, religion, etc

4. Regulating commerce and protecting national industries
1. building houses
2. transporting people
3. creating jobs
Protecting Country from foreign invasion

5. II. Providing services-these services make community life possible and promote general welfare
A. Government projects
1. sewer systems 2. schools
3. roads parks
B. Government makes and enforces laws that promote public health and safety
1. check meat and produce
2. driving test

6. III. Resolving conflict
Helps people reach common goals through compromise
1. Gov’t brings compromise through politics: the struggle to control government
Court system
1. They enforce decisions reached through compromise
2. They are neutral parties that peacefully resolve conflicts

7. IV. Provide National Security
A. Protect against attack
Make treaties (agreements) with other nations

8. V. Promoting Values
Values: basic principles by which people act and live their lives
1. Equality of opportunity
2. Respect for individual rights
3. Good Education
B. Government helps promote values by passing laws and setting policies

9. Elements of Governance
How we judge our government:
Accountability
Participation
Predictability
Transparency

10. EXAMPLES?? How has the government. . . Maintained order
Protected the country from invasion
Provided public services
Promoted public health and safety
Resolved conflict
Promoted values