Purposes of Government

Why did governments originate?

• To protect people from conflicts and provide law and order.

• To organize society in a hierarchical structure.

• To have more jobs to offer to a society's population.

• To create a system for corruption and unequal distribution of power.

What is the concept that refers to a country's right to be free of outside interference?

One of the purposes of government is to protect citizens from... (2 correct options)

• one another

• outside attack

• unfair laws

• authoritative leaders

Which are examples of the actions that governments have historically carried out to fulfill their purpose of protecting citizens from outside attack?

• Build great walls

• Raise an army

• Establish laws

• Impose a religion

To which purpose of government does forming alliances and fighting wars refer to?

• Protect citizens

• Regulate the economy

• Manage public services

• Implement social programs

Which are examples of the actions that governments carry out to fulfill their purpose of regulating the economy?

• Monitor the value of the country's coin

• Control inflation

• Raise an army

• Build highways and power plants

To which purpose of government does creating a federal reserve system refer to?

• Protect citizens

• Regulate the economy

• Manage public services

• Implement social programs

Which are examples of the actions that governments carry out to fulfill their purpose of providing public services?

• Give maintenance to streets and highways

• Manage waste (pick up trash)

• Have a strong justice system

• Build a federal reserve fund

To which purpose of government does building a water supply network refer to?

• Protect citizens

• Regulate the economy

• Manage public services

• Implement social programs

Which are examples of the actions that governments carry out to fulfill their purpose of implementing social programs?

• Provide citizens with unemployment insurance

• Allocate funds to help single mothers

• Build electric infrastructure to reach poor communities

• Donate money to international organizations