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What are the 5 functions of government? (Select all that apply)

Provide for the public good (correct)

Maintain order (correct)

Provide services (correct)

Resolve conflict (correct)

Ensure national security (correct)

Establish a monarchy

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?

Maintain internal order through police and the legal system Signup and view all the answers

What services are provided by the government?

A variety of services, ranging from education to public transportation, which are paid for by tax dollars Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to provide for the public good?

Make decisions and policies that attempt to balance the public good with the needs of smaller segments of the population Signup and view all the answers

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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.