GOVERNMENT VS. POLITICS

GOVERNMENT the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states.

the form or system of rule by which a state, community, is governed ALSOOOOOOO… the form or system of rule by which a state, community, is governed

POLITICS the science or art of political government. the practice or profession of conducting political affairs.

FIVE PURPOSES OF GOVERNMENT

#1SOLVING CONFLICTS (Domestic Tranquility) How to distribute resources Property Food • Maintain public order through power, or the ability to influence

Power is not always by force Authority is legitimate power Implies moral correctness Acceptance Power and authority are essential to solving conflict.

#2 Providing Public Service (General Welfare) Distributing benefits such as: Welfare Disability Social Security

#3 National Security and Common Defense Standing Armies Secure Borders Diplomacy

#4 Setting Public Policy (General Welfare) Improving the Lives of its citizens Such as Improving education Improving Roads Lowering Taxes

#5 Preserving Culture (Secure Liberty and Democracy)

#5 Preserving Culture VALUES American Dream Individual Freedom Choice in Education Family

#5 Preserving Culture LANGUAGE http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2006-04-27-spanish-spangled-banner_x.htm

#5 Preserving Culture BELIEFS http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/edwards-v-aguillard.html

#6 A More Perfect Union EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE Solve new conflicts as they arise #7 Establish Justice EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE