1.  How would you define government?  (hint: What do YOU think a government is supposed to do)

2. Chapter 1 Section 1

3.  Institution through which a society makes and enforces its public polices

4.  All things that a government decides to do ▪ Imposing Taxes ▪ Setting Minimum Wage ▪ Maintaining force ▪ Protect the environment

5.  Body of people living in a territory, organized politically.  More than 180 exist today

6.  Population  Territory  Sovereignty-the state has absolute power within its own territory.  Government-political organization

7.  Force Theory-one person in control  Evolutionary Theory-early family  Divine Right Theory-created by God and those in power were chosen by God  Social Contract Theory-government arose out of an act of the people (U.S.)

8.  Open your books to page 8 and read the “Preamble to the Constitution”  Along with a partner, fill out your “Purpose of Government” worksheet (each person will turn in their own!)  Your book describes each heading. You and your partner need to think of an example for each, and a picture for each