Purposes of Government
Name one purpose of government.
Order, security, services, laws
A king or queen rules this government.
Monarchy
What phrase begins the Constitution?
We the People.
What is civil dialogue?
Respectful discussion of issues
Riding a school bus is an example of government providing what?
Services
Give an example of government providing security.
Police, military, border control
Citizens vote for leaders in this system.
Democracy
Which document declared independence from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Why is civil dialogue important?
It helps solve problems peacefully
Police officers protect which purpose of government?
Security
Which purpose is shown when government funds public schools?
Services
One ruler holds total power in this system.
Dictatorship
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone, including leaders, must follow the law
What’s the difference between a political and constitutional question?
Political = for elected officials, Constitutional = about constitutionality of laws
Which level of government runs schools — local, state, or national?
Mostly state & local
Which purpose would courts and judges fall under?
Order / laws
A small group of wealthy elites rule in this system.
Oligarchy
Which document is the highest law of the land?
The U.S. Constitution
Give an example of a political question
War policy, budget debates, etc.
Give two examples of government affecting your daily routine.
Answers vary — school, roads, taxes, etc.
Which purpose of government is most directly demonstrated by the establishment of the U.S. court system under Article III of the Constitution?
Maintaining order / establishing and enforcing laws
What type of democracy do we as U.S. Citizens live under?
Representative Democracy
The phrase “We the People” is found in which part of the U.S. Constitution?
The Preamble
The Supreme Court refusing to hear a case because it is a political question is an example of what principle?
Judicial restraint / recognition of limits of judicial power
Which level of government (local, state, or federal) is primarily responsible for issuing driver’s licenses?
State government