Purposes of Government

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Standard: MO SS2 1.6, 1.9 Describe the structure of government and the purposes of laws (with emphasis on state and federal governments) in general

Homework:
Readings due Thursday:
Pluralism
Pluralism and Democracy
Elite Theory

Identification Terms:
Essential APGOV Terms to Understand (quiz this Thursday)

Unit 1 Identification Terms (Origins)

What is the purpose or function of government? Today we are going to look at several purposes of government as outlined in the preamble to the Constitution.






Wrap Up: Which purpose of government is most important? Please fill out before you leave.

Here's a video that shares people's thoughts on the purpose of government: