Purpose of Government
What is the main purpose of a government?
To organize society and make decisions for the people.
What type of government allows citizens to vote directly on laws?
Direct democracy.
What is a law?
A rule made by government to maintain order and protect people.
What is a right?
A freedom or protection guaranteed by government.
Why was Pong sent to prison as a child?
Because he was born to a mother who was in jail
Name one way governments help keep citizens safe.
Providing security through police, laws, and courts.
In a representative democracy, who makes laws?
Elected representatives.
Which groups are responsible for enforcing laws?
Police and courts.
What is one responsibility of citizens?
Examples: paying taxes, obeying laws, voting, serving on juries.
What city does the novel take place in?
Chattana
Why do governments create laws?
To maintain order and protect people in society.
What type of government is controlled by a small group of powerful people?
Oligarchy
What does it mean to enforce a law?
To make sure people obey the law.
Why is it important for citizens to balance rights and responsibilities?
Society works better when people use their freedoms but also fulfill their duties.
What is one major problem with the justice system in Chattana?
People are not presumed innocent, No due process
Give one example of a government service.
Hospitals, schools, roads, public transportation, etc.
In an authoritarian government, do citizens usually have many political rights or very few?
Very few
What does sovereignty mean in government?
A government’s power to rule within its own borders.
What is a boycott?
Refusing to buy or use something to protest unfair treatment or policies.
Who is the antagonist in A Wish in the Dark?
The Governor
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of government: providing security, making laws, providing services, or providing entertainment?
Providing entertainment.
What type of government does Canada have?
A constitutional monarchy
What is civil disobedience?
Peacefully breaking laws to protest injustice.
What might citizens do if they believe laws are unfair?
Protest, boycott, or challenge the system.
What type of government is referenced at the end of the novel that is trying to be used in Chattana?
A democracy