Nature and Purpose of Government Flashcards
1
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What are the 4 Purposes of Government
A
- Social Order
- Public Services
- National Security
- Economic Decisions
2
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What is Social Order
A
It refers to government keeping and maintaining the peace
3
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What are Public Services
A
They are things meant to benefit society
4
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What is National Security
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It is what government does keep the country safe
5
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What are Economic Decisions
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They are decisions made by the government relating to the economy of the country
6
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What are 2 examples of Social Order
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- Making Laws
2. Police
7
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What are 2 examples of Public Services
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- Public Schools
2. Transportation
8
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What are 2 examples of National Security
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- National Security Administration
2. Military
9
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What are 2 examples of Economic Decisions
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- Taxes
2. Print money / raise interest rates
10
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What are the 4 ways to describe the Nature of Government
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- Government becomes bigger and more powerful.
- To prevent Government from becoming too big or authoritarian, it must be kept in check.
- Government is involved with all facets of life / society.
- We have the Bill of Rights, Contstituion, and media to keep Government from becoming authoritative.
