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Government and You GOVT 2305, Module 1

When I say the word government, what comes to mind?

Defining Government Government: The system for implementing decisions made through the political process. Government: The formal institutions through which a land and its people are ruled. Government: The system of people, laws, and officials that define and control the country in which you live.

Structures of Government What are some of the structures or units of government? Congress, presidency, governor, courts, city government, county government, Texas legislature, Metro, etc. What is that? Houston City Hall

Levels of Government The structures or units of government we named represent different levels of government—federal (or national), state, and local. Note for future reference: The division of political power among levels of government is known as federalism. We will learn about the levels of government this term.

How does government affect you? College Public utilities Highways and streets Police and fire Sales taxes Potential employment opportunities Financial aid

How does government affect grandma? Social Security Medicare Maybe Medicaid

How does government affect fast food workers? Minimum wage Non-discrimination laws Payroll taxes Heath regulations affect work rules

How does government affect nurses? Licensing Healthcare programs (Medicare & Medicaid) Training programs

How does government affect drivers? Licensing Traffic laws Taxes for registration, gasoline, automotive purchase Road construction & maintenance

Impact of Government Taxes Services Regulations

How does government affect society as a whole? Law and order Clean air and water Educated population Social safety net for sick, disabled, elderly, unemployed Infrastructure of roads, waterways, bridges, public buildings Support of fine arts National security Promotion of international trade Support for strong economy with low unemployment and stable prices Government is not just about you and me; it’s about all of us—society as a whole.

What Does Government Do? Sell gasoline? Set gasoline prices? Provide pensions to the elderly? Operate grocery stores? Provide nutrition assistance to the poor? Provide cable TV? Operate liquor stores? Offer higher education services? Regulate prescription drug sales? Set interest rates for consumer purchases? No Only tangentially Yes No Yes No Not in Texas Yes Yes Not directly

What You Have Learned What is government and what are some structures of government? How does government affect you personally? How does government affect particular individuals, such as nurses, teachers, and older Americans? How does government affect society as a whole?