Functions of Government

What is Government?

• Government is a group of people who operates without written rules and regulations

• Government is a group of people with authority to control and direct the affairs of a country

• Government is a group of people who are intimately related, often living under the same roof

• Government is a group of war heroes responsible for protecting our national heritage site

Which of the following statements listed below may BEST explain why Government is necessary?

• Government is necessary for maintaining order, protecting citizens, providing public services, and regulating the economy.
• Government is necessary for limiting individual freedoms
• Government is necessary for promoting anarchy and chaos
• Government is necessary for increasing corruption and inefficiency

All of the following are responsibilities of a country's government EXCEPT

• provide social services

• maintain law and order

• create employment opportunities

• raise revenue to fund international projects

Select the CORRECT statement from among the following with regards to the function of government

• Government is not responsible for providing any services to society
• Government provides essential services and maintains order within society.
• Government only exists to create chaos and disorder
• Government has no role in maintaining order within society

The villagers shouted "Government is useless and a waste of time. Our country is full of crime, the hospital do not have doctors and schools are overcrowded." What conclusion can be made about the statement made

• The government is providing the social facilities needed by the villagers

• the government is not providing the social facilities and protective services need by the villagers

• The protesters are happy and content with the government's performance

• the government has a great crime plan and has developed the infrastructure

How can a local community ensure the availability of essential services to its residents?

• Allocate resources for essential services

• Implement policies to support essential services

• Collaborate with local organizations for essential services

• All of the above

How can citizens actively participate in the decision-making process of their government?

• By voting in elections

• Attending town hall meetings

• Joining advocacy groups

• All of the above