Understanding Government

What is the term used to describe the people who make and administer rules?

• Government

• Society

• Community

• Tribe

What is generally true about the size of a community and its government?

• Smaller communities need more complex governments

• The size of a community does not affect its government

• Larger communities need simpler governments

• Larger communities need more complex governments

What is often debated in most modern democracies?

• The type of economy

• The number of laws

• The extent of government involvement in people's lives

• The size of the population

What is a characteristic of a 'big government'?

• Less government support for communities

• More involvement in people's lives

• Lower costs

• Fewer regulations

What is a characteristic of a 'little government'?

• Less involvement in people's lives

• More government support

• Higher taxes

• More regulations

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Big Government

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(b) Small Government

• Higher taxes

• Government control over healthcare and education

• Decreased government spending

• More regulations & Restrictions

• Lower taxes

• Less regulations & Restrictions

• Increased government spending

• Less Government control over healthcare and education

In the earliest days of history, what was society usually based around?

• Family

• Social classes

• Geographical location

• Economic similarities

What do many Māori identify their whānau with?

• Tribes

• Iwi

• Clans

• Hapū

What is the term for the absence of government, leadership, or authority?

• Anarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What do some anarchists believe?

• Government should be more involved in people's lives

• More regulations are needed

• Everything can be solved by getting rid of government

• Government is essential for order