1. Objective 1.1 Purposes of government
What are the basic purposes of government?

2. There are 3 main purposes of government

3. The first is to provide public goods and services.

4. The government pays to create and runs institutions that citizens
would not be able to
afford
to create or run themselves.

5. The government pays for these goods and services with tax revenue (money) collected from citizens

6. Example:
fire department

7. Example: education (public schools)

8. Example: health agencies (free clinic)

9. Example: roads and highways

10. Example: trash pickup

11. Come up with your own example…

12. The 2nd purpose of government is to keep order

13. The government makes laws to protect the rights of its citizens.
Making laws helps to prevent conflicts and keeps order in society.

14. KEEP ORDER
The government keeps order… …..by providing courts to settle arguments based on the laws

15. help enforce the laws and to keep order.
Punishments
are created to
help enforce the laws and to keep order.
Examples:
Jail, Fines, loss of privileges

16. The 3rd purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

17. The military protects a government’s borders and protects citizens from threats abroad
Examples:
Navy
Army
Marines
Coast Guard
National Guard

18. Law enforcement officers help to enforce the laws and settle conflicts at home.
Examples:
Police, FBI, DEA

19. AND ONE MORE!
Fourth Purpose:
PLAN FOR THE FUTURE….

20. EXAMPLE:
Set Goals..

21. Another Example:
Create a Budget!

22. REVIEW: FOUR BASIC PURPOSES OF GOVERNMENT
Provide Public Goods and Services
Keep and Maintain Order
Protect Citizens
Plan for the Future