Purpose of Government

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin

To interpret (judge) laws:

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What is a government?

• An institution through which leaders exercise power to make and enforce laws affecting the people under its control.

• A group of people who collect taxes to help pay for their luxury vehicles.

• An organization whose goal is to prepare citizens for menial jobs.

• An institution created to spread religion throughout the nation.

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 part of the Constitution outlines the purposes of the government for the United States?

• Preamble

• Articles

• Amendments

• None of these

To whom were the signers writing this 'break-up letter'?

• The world

• King George

• George Washington

• No one

In the United States, the powers of government are

• separated among three branches.

• Given to one person

• Given to judges who are not elected

What is the legislative power?

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

• Impose taxes

• Make laws

People are the source of all government power

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Preamble

The headline above reports a decision of the government.

Which purpose of government is best reflected in the headline?

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Form a more perfect union

• Promote the general welfare

• Provide for the common defense