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Title: What Is Government?


1
Chapter 1
  • Section 1

2
What Is Government?
  • Government is the organization through which a
    society makes and enforces its public policies
    (things the government decides to do).
  • Three basic kinds of governmental power 1.
    Legislative Power
  • 2. Executive Power
  • 3. Judicial Power

3
Characteristics Of A state
  • Population
  • Territory
  • Sovereignty
  • Government

4
Origins of the State
  • Force Theory (state born by force)
  • Evolutionary Theory (state developed naturally)
  • Divine Right Theory (God created state)
  • Social Contract Theory (people agreeing on a
    state)

5
Purpose of Government
  • Form a More Perfect Union
  • Establish Justice
  • Insure Domestic Tranquility
  • Provide for the Common Defense
  • Promote General Welfare
  • Secure the Blessings of Liberty
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