Name that Purpose of Government

Name that Purpose of Government

5th - 8th Grade

18 Qs

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Name that Purpose of Government

Name that Purpose of Government

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Baltimore City creates a 24 hour curfew due to increased crime. Which purpose of government is this?

Make laws to protect the rights of citizens.

Providing public service

Representing citizens in foreign affairs.

Protecting country from outside threats.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The Affordable Care Act seeks to provide healthcare to individuals. This is an example of ...

Maintaining social order

Providing public services

Providing national security

Make laws to protect the rights of citizens.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which one is NOT a purpose of a government?

Enforce laws and maintain order.

Make laws that protect the rights of citizens.

Protect citizens from outside threats. (military)

Provide free internet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A police department is an example of which purpose?

Security: Enforce laws & maintain order
To help the citizens by providing public services.
Protect the country from outside threats.
Make LAWS that protect the rights of citizens.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A court system is an example of which purpose?

Security: Enforce laws & maintain order

To help the citizens by providing public services.

Protect the country from outside threats.

Make LAWS that protect the rights of citizens.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Teachers/Educators are an example of which purpose?

Security: Enforce laws & maintain order

To help the citizens by providing public services.

Protect the country from outside threats.

Make LAWS that protect the rights of citizens.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The prison system is an example of which purpose?

Security: Enforce laws & maintain order
To help the citizens by providing public services.
Protect the country from outside threats.
Make LAWS that protect the rights of citizens.

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