Vocabulary
Purposes of Government
Services and Roles
100
What is a responsibility?
Something you SHOULD do (trusted to do, etc.)
100
Which of the following is not a purpose of the government? A) Establish Order B) To Tax People C) Provide Security D) Accomplish Common Goals
B) To Tax People
100
Who is in charge of the LOCAL government?
Mayor
200
What does "equality" mean?
Being treated the SAME as everyone else
200
What does it mean to Establish Order?
make laws/rules, keep peace
200
Who is in charge of the FEDERAL government?
President
300
What does "liberty" mean?
Being free / having freedom
300
Which purpose of government keeps people away from harm (example: military)?
Provide Safety
300
How does the government pay for services they provide to the community?
Taxes
400
What does "justice" mean? A) Treating others equally B) Being free C) Being fair D) Something you can do
C) Being fair
400
What does it mean to Accomplish Common Goals?
To get things done that need to be done (good for everyone)
400
Who is in charge of the STATE government?
Governor
500
What is a Democracy?
A government ruled by the people (voting, elections)
500
What are the three purposes of government?
Accomplish Common Goals / Establish Order / Provide Safety /
500
Name two services provided by the government.
snow removal, garbage pick-up, military, policemen, firemen, etc.
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