Chapter 1 - Government

Question 1

Purposes of Government

Answer 1

1. Maintain social order, keep law and order, resolve conflict
2. Provide Public Services; provide essential services for health and safety
3. Provide national security
   Protection within (natural disasters/riots, etc)
   Protection without (terrorism)
4. Make economic decisions
   Fair distribution of wealth
   Control money supply
   Monitor prices

Question 2

Social Contract Theory?

Answer 2

People agree to a govt