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What primary function do governments serve related to laws?
What primary function do governments serve related to laws?
- Governments avoid enforcing laws to maintain peace.
- Governments create laws only for financial gain.
- Governments rely solely on public opinion for legal matters.
- Governments pass laws to establish order and stability. (correct)
In which type of government does a single leader control all decision-making?
In which type of government does a single leader control all decision-making?
- Constitutional monarchy
- Democracy
- Autocracy (correct)
- Aristocracy
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of governments?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of governments?
- Providing educational systems
- Dictating personal beliefs (correct)
- Ensuring financial stability
- Establishing order through laws
How does an aristocracy determine its leaders?
How does an aristocracy determine its leaders?
What differentiates a republic from a democracy?
What differentiates a republic from a democracy?
Flashcards
What is a government?
What is a government?
A system that manages a state or community.
What do governments do with laws?
What do governments do with laws?
Laws are made to create order and control.
What is an autocracy?
What is an autocracy?
A single leader controls all decisions.
What is an aristocracy?
What is an aristocracy?
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What is a democracy?
What is a democracy?
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Study Notes
Government Structure and Function
- Government organizes people and resources for a state or community.
- Government leaders have authority to govern.
- Governments are responsible for social welfare, law and order, defense, and financial affairs.
Government Functions
- Governments create laws for order and stability.
- They enforce laws.
- They protect citizens from dangers (natural disasters, invasions).
- They provide essential services (postal service, education, roads, utilities).
Types of Governments
- Autocracy: Single leader controls all decisions.
- Aristocracy: Leaders inherit their positions through family.
- Democracy: Officials are elected to represent the people.
- Constitutional Monarchy: Monarchy with powers limited by a constitution.
- Republic: Officials are elected to represent the people.
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