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What is one of the primary characteristics of leadership in government?
What is one of the primary characteristics of leadership in government?
- Judging legal disputes
- Opening channels of communication with other countries (correct)
- Creating punishments for breaking laws
- Establishing a public welfare system
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of public services provided by the government?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of public services provided by the government?
- Overseeing utilities
- Healthcare provision
- Managing state security (correct)
- Education system
What role does the judicial system play in government standards of behavior?
What role does the judicial system play in government standards of behavior?
- Deciding if laws are broken or rights are violated (correct)
- Creating new laws
- Managing unemployment
- Providing public entertainment
Which characteristic is a responsibility of the government in terms of national security?
Which characteristic is a responsibility of the government in terms of national security?
In the context of economic decisions, what does the government NOT do?
In the context of economic decisions, what does the government NOT do?
Flashcards
Leadership
Leadership
To keep the government running smoothly and functioning properly.
Standards of behavior
Standards of behavior
The government creates and enforces rules and laws to keep citizens safe.
National Security
National Security
The government protects the nation from foreign enemies or citizens who dislike the government.
Economic decisions
Economic decisions
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Public services
Public services
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Study Notes
Responsibilities of Government
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Leadership:
- Definition: Keeping the government running smoothly and functioning properly.
- Characteristics:
- Setting goals for the country
- Keeping citizens informed
- Handling problems as they arise
- Smoothly managing operations
- Building good relationships with other countries
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Standards of Behavior:
- Definition: Creating and enforcing rules and laws to maintain citizen safety.
- Characteristics:
- Creating laws
- Enforcing laws
- Determining if laws have been broken
- Addressing violations of rights
- Establishing punishment systems
- Implementing rehabilitation or parole programs
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National Security:
- Definition: Protecting the nation from foreign enemies and disaffected citizens.
- Characteristics:
- Military (army, navy, air force, marines, coast guard, space force)
- Intelligence agencies (FBI, NSA, CIA)
- Homeland security (TSA, border patrol)
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Economic Decisions:
- Definition: Making decisions regarding money, jobs, and trade.
- Characteristics:
- Generating income
- Controlling trade
- Creating jobs
- Managing unemployment
- Taxing citizens
- Developing natural resources
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Public Services:
- Definition: Serving citizens by providing essential needs.
- Characteristics:
- Education (medical, nourishment, safety regulations, medics)
- Public wellness
- Entertainment
- Welfare programs for the poor
- Utilities (electricity, water, sanitation)
- Communication (telephone, television signals, wireless internet, mail)
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