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# Responsibilities of Government ## Leadership **Definition:** To keep the government running smoothly and functioning properly. **Characteristics:** * Direction: create goals for the country * Communication: keep citizens informed * Problem-solving: deal with issues that arise * Managem...

# Responsibilities of Government ## Leadership **Definition:** To keep the government running smoothly and functioning properly. **Characteristics:** * Direction: create goals for the country * Communication: keep citizens informed * Problem-solving: deal with issues that arise * Management: keep things running smoothly * Foreign relations: open channels of communication with other countries ## Standards of behavior **Definition:** The government creates and enforces rules and laws to keep citizens safe. **Characteristics:** * Make laws * Enforce laws * Judicial system: decide if laws are broken or if rights are violated * Punishment system: when laws are broken or rights are violated * Rehabilitation or parole ## National Security **Definition:** The government protects the nation from foreign enemies or citizens who disliked the government. **Characteristics:** * Military: army, navy, Air Force, marines, coast guard, space force * Intelligence: FBI, NSA, CIA * Homeland security: TSA, border patrol ## Economic decisions **Definition:** Government makes decisions dealing with money, jobs, and trade. **Characteristics:** * Make money * Control trade * Create jobs: manage unemployment * Tax people * Development of natural resources ## Public services **Definition:** The government acts as the servant of its citizens by providing essential home needs. **Characteristics:** * Education system * Public wellness: medical, nourishment, safety regulations, medics * Entertainment: parks, stadiums, etc. * Welfare for the poor * Oversee utilities and communication systems: electricity, water, Sanitation, telephone, television signals, wireless internet, mail, etc.