Functions of Gov

Why do we have a government?

• To help people be safe and To keep people working together

• To keep people safe and To help people work together

• To keep or communities safe and help people in trouble

• To help the world be a better place

How does the government pay for public structures?

• requesting money from congress

• taking taxes from citizens

• taking money from state governments

• taking funds from other projects

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

Which of the following is a function of government?

• Provide public services

• Provide for the Public Good

• Maintain nation security

• All of the above

Because citizens pay taxes, citizens expect the government to provide Public services such as public parks and roads

• False

• True

How is order maintained in a country?

• By instilling fear in every citizen

• Through laws and consequences

• By organizing militia men to watch over us

• None of the above

It is the governments job to protect its citizens from outside threats...

This function is best known as

• Maintain order

• Ensure national security

• Provide services

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a state:

• Territory

• Population

• Size

• Sovereignty

Which philosopher concluded that life without government would be like a war pitting each individual against one another?

• Locke

• Hobbes

Which of the following is a basic FUNCTION of government?

• Maintaining an army

• Taxing the citizens

• Promoting the safety of our enviornment

• Ensuring national security