Questions and Answers
What are the 5 functions of government? (Select all that apply)
What does it mean to resolve conflict?
Provide means to resolve conflicts through politics and the legal system
What is meant by ensuring national security?
Protect the nation's people and territory from external threats
What does maintaining order entail?
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What services are provided by the government?
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What does it mean to provide for the public good?
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Study Notes
Functions of Government
- Five key functions of government: ensure national security, maintain order, resolve conflict, provide services, and provide for the public good.
Resolve Conflict
- Government offers mechanisms through politics and the legal system to address and resolve societal disputes.
Ensure National Security
- Focuses on protecting citizens and national territory from external threats, ensuring the safety and integrity of the nation.
Maintain Order
- Implements a structure for maintaining internal peace by employing police forces and legal frameworks to uphold laws.
Provide Services
- Delivers various essential services such as education and public transportation, funded through taxation to benefit the population.
Provide for Public Good
- Strives to create policies that balance the overall welfare of the community with the specific needs of individual groups within the population.
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Explore the five essential functions of government with these flashcards. Each card provides definitions and explanations of key concepts such as national security, conflict resolution, and public service. Ideal for students looking to understand the role of government.
