Functions of Government
Economic Systems
Forms of Government
Scenarios
Surprise!
100
This function of government would include creating laws to enforce wearing seat belts, using crosswalks, and encouraging behaviors that would prevent injury or diease.
To provide safety.
100
In this economic system, the government decides the supply and demand. In other words, they say what and how much is produced, and the price of the products.
Command economy.
100
This form of government allows a king or queen to have all the power.
Absolute monarchy.
100
"Oh my g-d! King Kong has risen, and he has knocked over all the buildings! The President and Congress have abandoned the country to run for safety!"
Anarchy.
100
Finish this sentence: There would be ________ if Ms. Brown and Ms. Jackson left the classroom.
Anarchy.
200
This function of government includes the use of policeman, courts, written laws and elected officials.
To provide order.
200
In this economic system, the people decide the supply and demand. The government uses a "laissez-faire", or hands-off, approach.
A market economy.
200
This form of government has the people vote on all the issues without any representatives.
Direct democracy
200
"I am the dictator of my country, and therefore I should be able to decide what is produced, and how much it should sell for!"
Command economy.
200
Name the three functions of government
-To provide order -To provide safety -To provide public services
300
This function of government would include the Metro system, public parks, museums and emergency response services such as police officers and firemen.
To provide public services.
300
In this economic system, the government is not highly involved because it is the people's culture and customs that decide the supply and demand. There is little trade between countries.
A traditional economy.
300
This form of government seeks to control all aspects of their citizens' lives.
Totalitarian government.
300
"Power for the people! We don't need leaders to make decisions for us! We can make our own decisions!"
Direct democracy
300
Identify at least two forms of government that you see in America, and explain why.
Responses may vary.
400
Identify at least two functions of government that would not be present if there was anarchy, and explain why.
Responses may vary. Examples: You would not see public services because there would not be a government to fund and run the parks and Metro system. You would not see safety because many people would take justice into their own hands due to lack of police officers.
400
Name a form of government that would probably use a command economy, and explain why.
Responses may vary. Example of a good response: A totalitarian government might use a command economy because they want to control everything, including what is produced, imported and exported.
400
This form of government includes a central government that shares power with local or state governments.
Federal government.
400
"Why I am angry with Congress? Well, I voted them into power, but they don't seem to always listen to the people when it comes to making decisions on our behalf!"
Representative democracy.
400
Explain whether or not you think a revolutionary government could exist in America, and why. In your response, you should be explaining what a revolutionary government is.
Responses may vary.
500
Does America provide all three functions of government? Why or why not? In your response, make sure to identify what the three functions of government are.
Responses may vary
500
In the United States, our economy is mostly run by capitalism, but our government also influences the supply and demand of corn by giving farmers extra money. What economic system does the U.S. use?
Trick question! The U.S. has a "mixed economy", which means we use elements of both a command economy and a market economy.
500
This form of government allows people to vote, and limits the governments power by having a document with the written rules and regulations.
Constitutional government.
500
"Let's overthrow this government and make it so our people's culture decides what is produced and sold. Also, let's get rid of money!"
Revolutionary government and traditional economy.
500
Roosevelt STAY could be considered a __________ government because Principal Young/the school represents the ________ government, and the teachers/individual classrooms represent the __________ government.
federal, federal or central, local or state
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