2. TOPIC Completed in class One question per slide/new topic Your notes
You will NEVER use this on a test or quiz
Completed on your own time
You will SOMETIMES use this on a test or quiz
Summary in your own words

3. What is Civics?
Civics is the study of the rights and duties of citizens
Most people are citizens of the country where they live
Citizens agree to accept the government’s authority and follow its rules

4. Why do we need government?
A government is the ruling authority of a community
A government makes and enforces laws to:
Keep citizens safe
Help prevent conflict between citizens
Prevent disorder and chaos in society
What would our lives be like with no government?

5. Functions of Government
The government:
Keeps order and provides security
Makes laws to help prevent conflicts
Settle conflicts between citizens
Set up armed forces
Provide services
Guide the community
Set up public policy
Create a budget
Develop relationships with other governments

6. Levels of Government National (Federal) Government
Makes laws for the country
Is located in Washington, D.C.
State Government
-Makes laws for the state
-Cannot make a law that conflicts with the national government’s laws
-Is located in St. Paul (MN)
Local Government
-Makes laws for a city, town or community
-Cannot make a law that conflicts with the national or state government’s laws

7. Branches of Government
There are three branches of government:
Makes laws
Interprets laws and punishes lawbreakers
Enforces laws

8. GOVERNMENT ALIVE “RAT”
Work for the first eight minutes ON YOUR OWN
Work for the next 6-8 minutes with a partner-NO COPYING
When you finish, Design a NEW COVER for the book on the back of your paper

9. To Be Completed For Next Time:
“Power Quotes” (yellow sheet) and 2.3
“RAT” and Cover design????