Purposes of Government #1
Mr. Dodelin is a teacher who provides an education to his students, is an example of this purpose of government
Providing Public Service
The Montgomery County government spent 3.5 billion dollars on the MCPS budget in 2026.
Support the Economic System
The leader of the federal government is called ________
Who is the "leader" of your school?
Mr. Miller
Where is the state government office for Maryland located?
Annapolis
The Army responding to an emergency call is an example of this purpose of government
Prepare for Common Defense
When you call 911 emergency services arrive at your location as quickly as possible.
Provide Public Service
The leader of a local town or city government is called ________
the Mayor
How does our school provide for our defense?
Security guards, locked external doors, badge only entry to building.
Where is the federal government for the United States located?
Washington, D.C.
The Government creates tax laws so that everyone pays their fair share of taxes.
Support the Economic System
Space Force protects satellites in the sky to make sure we have GPS available.
Prepare for a Common Defense
The leader of a state government is called _________
the Governor
What rights do you have has students?
Teachers must grade fairly, right to a free education, lockers are private (unless unsafe), etc.
How many state governments do we have in the United States?
50
Citizens voting in the presidential election is an example of this purpose of government
Protect Rights
A person being asked questions in court can remain silent to avoid self incrimination
Protect Rights
Who is the current leader of the Maryland government?
Wes Moore
What are some examples of how our government supports the economic system?
Collect Taxes, spend taxes on roads, schools, emergency services, etc.
What is the name of our local community?
Montgomery County/Gaithersburg
The state government enforcing laws passed down by the federal government is an example of this purpose of government
Rule of Law
Everyone, no matter their religion, ethnicity, or gender can be denied an education
Rule of Law
What month of the year do we have elections every year?
November
What are public services that are provided to you as students?
Education, lunch, breakfast, library, fine arts, chromebooks, buses etc...
Think Deep and Write LONG! Why do you THINK we have local, state, AND federal governments?
Raise your hand and share what you wrote!