The Purpose of Government

What is the primary purpose of government as discussed in political literature?

• To maintain order and security

• To provide entertainment

• To create chaos

• To promote inequality

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'government' correctly?

• The government of the book was thrilling.

• She government the meeting with ease.

• The government passed a new law today.

• He government his homework quickly.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the sentence with correct grammar related to the purpose of government.

• The government are responsible for the citizens' welfare.

• The government is responsible for the citizens' welfare.

• The government were responsible for the citizens' welfare.

• The government be responsible for the citizens' welfare.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct synonym for 'governance' in the context of government.

• Anarchy

• Management

• Disorder

• Neglect

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is a common theme in literature about the purpose of government?

• The need for absolute power

• The balance between freedom and control

• The importance of chaos

• The irrelevance of laws

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which sentence best describes a democratic government's purpose?

• To serve the interests of a single ruler

• To represent the will of the people

• To suppress all forms of freedom

• To ignore public opinion

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

In the context of government, what does 'legislation' refer to?

• The act of enforcing laws

• The process of making laws

• The rejection of laws

• The ignorance of laws

Which literary device is often used to critique government in literature?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What role does government play in dystopian novels?

• A force for good

• A symbol of hope

• A source of oppression

• A minor character

Which of the following is an example of a government document?

• A novel

• A constitution

• A poem

• A painting