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Warm-Up Introduction to Government
Lesson Question
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WK2 Words to Know
Fill in this table as you work through the lesson. You may also use the glossary to help you.
guarantee to promise and deliver a future result
civil libertiesthe freedom of citizens to exercise rights such as of
speech or religion with minimal interference by the government
civil rights the personal rights of a citizen to be treated fairly under the law
Lesson Goals
Learn aboutthe relationship
between individuals and
government.
citizens
Explain how
get involved in government.
Discover how government can be
structured .
Describe the purposes of government.
What is the relationship between citizens and government?
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constitutional democracy
a system of government in which the structure is set out in a written constitution and decisions and laws are made by
popular vote
policy a plan of action taken by a government to achieve a goal
Why Government Exists
Underline the word that is most repeated in the passage.
“Different men seek after happiness in different ways and by different means,
and so make for themselves different modes of life and forms of government.”
−“Politics,” Aristotle
The Purpose of Government
Government is the political system by which a group of people are ruled.
Its two major functions are:
• creating and enforcing laws .
• providing leadership, protection , and services for citizens.
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Why the Government of the US Exists
Underline the sentence in the passage that says that people depend on government because they are not perfect.
“If men were angels, no government would be necessary. . . . In framing a government which is
to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the
government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.”
–James Madison,Federalist No. 51
Government’s Goals
Goals of the US government
of citizensTo guarantee the rights servicesTo provide
for citizens
Government Services: Safety and Welfare
Public safety includes services
that protect people and keep them safe.
• Law enforcement
• Firefighting
• Emergency response
Public welfare systems focus
on improving people’s lives.
• Education
• Health inspections
• Public assistance
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Government Services: The Economy
The government also plays a key role in the economy by:
• building public works such as roads, power systems.
• regulating industry and trade .
• setting wage and safety rules.
Guaranteeing the Rights of Citizens
Government also protects the civil liberties and civil rights of citizens.
• Freedom of expression and religion
• Freedom of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
• Fair and equal treatment for all citizens under the law
Why Other Governments Exist
Communism
• To serve the collective good
of all citizens
• To promote equality
Monarchy
• To serve the interests of a royal family
• To promote stability
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How the US Government is Structured
The United States has a constitutional democracy .
limit Laws
government power.US government
The people give the government
authority .
The US Constitution
The Constitution structures government in two ways.
• By creating a federal system
• By dividing the federal government into three branches
The Federal System
All obey the
Constitution .
central The federal government is the
government of the United States.
stateState governments run each
but must obey federal laws.
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towns, and counties, but must obey state laws.
citiesLocal governments run ,
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Voting and Elections
Citizens elect candidates to represent their interests in government.
• Candidates try to win the support of voters.
• Elections are used to choose representatives .
The Branches of Government
Legislative branchMakes the law
Executive branchCarries out the law
Judicial branchInterprets the law
Separation of powers
The Responsibilities of US Citizens
Civic participation
Influencing policy Voting
How Other Governments are Structured
Communism
Governed by a central party
Monarchy
Ruled by a monarch
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Why Your Vote Counts
Even large elections can be decided by just a few votes.
• In 2008, the race for a US Senate seat in Minnesota was decided by just 225 votes.
• More than 2.4 million votes were cast.
Public Policy
A policy is a plan of action taken by a government to achieve a goal.
• Economic policies
• Foreign policies
• Social policies
Your Role in Public Policy
Citizens have a responsibility to participate.
• Stay informed about policies and how they affect your community.
• Let representatives know if you support their policies.
• Propose new policies to benefit your community .
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Answer
(Sample answer) In the United States, government provides services to its citizens and guarantees citizens’ civil rights. Citizens participate in government by voting and influencing policy.
Review: Individuals and Governments
Citizenship
Governmentstructure
Role ofgovernment
• Governments have many roles and purposes.
• The US government provides services and guarantees
civil rights .
• Governments are structured to distribute power .
• The United States is a constitutional democracy with different branches.
• Governments require that individuals be involved.
• In the United States, citizens have a responsibility to
monitor policy .
Lesson Question What is the relationship between citizens and government?
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