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