The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies
Government
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The things a government decides to do; laws, taxes, education, civil rights, etc.
Public Policy
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Which power gives a government the power to make laws and public policy?
Legislative Power
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Which power gives a government power to enforce laws and public policy?
Executive Power
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Which power do governments have to determine the meaning of (interpret) laws and public policy and settle problems?
Judicial Power
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Which of the Five Functions of Government is focused on protecting the nation's people and territory from external threats?
Ensuring National Security
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Which of the Five Functions of Government is focused on maintaining internal order through police and the legal system?
Maintain Order
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Which of the Five Functions of Government focuses on providing a means to resolve conflicts through politics and the legal system?
Resolve Conflict
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Which of the Five Functions of Government is focused on providing a variety of services, ranging from education to public transportation, which are paid for by tax dollars?
Providing Services
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Which of the Five Functions of Government focuses on making decisions and policies that attempt to balance the public good with the needs of smaller segments of the population?
Providing for the Public Good
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Example of Providing for the Public Good
Social Security, welfare programs, food stamps, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.
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Example of Ensuring National Security
Use of military
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Example of resolving conflict
A person takes someone to court to fix their issues.
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Example of maintaining order
Police pull someone over for speeding, intervention of National Guard or Police to calm rioters, etc.
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Which philosopher was one of the first students of Government?
Aristotle
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What did Aristotle describe as the original reason Governments need to be put in place?
