Purpose of Government
Besides establishing a military and resolving conflicts, what is another purpose of government?
Keeping order, taking care of citizens, providing services, answers may vary
Which has a constitution that influences how much power a leader can hold?
limited
Large central government
Unitary
This country has a history of LGBTQ discrimination including hate crimes
Russia
Besides resolving conflicts among citizens and providing services name a purpose of government
keeping order, establishing a military, protecting citizens
Which has more people participating in the government?
Limited
small central government, states have the power
FUNCTIONALLY, how does the government of Russia function? (not officially)
Oligarchy
Name one way we see government in action in everyday life. Be specific.
Answers may vary....Bike helmets, seatbelts, traffic lights, taxes, street lights, fire stations, police, military, mail,
Leaders of the country do not have to follow the law.
Unlimited
Shared flow of power
Federal
Apartheid happened in what country?
Assigning a national religion is a function of government.
False
Citizens have protected rights
limited
A country places all of it's power in a group of elected leaders. Though there are many different states, a single central government makes all political decisions. There are elections every two years to determine who will serve in the central government.
Unitary
What is one major similarity between the government of South Africa and China?
Both have traditionally discriminated against minority groups
The purpose of government is to make sure the people are safe and have the basic necessities they need.
True
Authoritarian leaders who have absolute control over the country and their people
A country has elections every four years. They select leaders to serve in the central government. Those leaders make laws that are followed in the states.
Federal
What is one major difference between the governments of China and Russia?
Russia claims to be a democracy, China does not.