1. The Purposes of Government
Friday 8/26 A
Monday 8/29 B
Lesson: 2

2. Objective: The students will show an understanding of the purposes of government by developing government solutions to the Baltimore Riots.

3. What is the purpose of government?
Essential Question
What is the purpose of government?

4. Please take out the Textbook form for collection
Homework: Complete “Systems of Government” Cornell notes using page 12 in the textbook, Due Thursday 9/1
Please take out the Textbook form for collection
Do Now: Grab a book Complete a Cornell notes sheet with the information found on pages 9-11 “ The Purposes of Government”

5. Purposes of Government in the Real World
You will work in a group of 2 Around the room, you will find several current event articles related to the four purposes of government: a. Maintaining social order b. Providing national security c. Providing public services d. Making economic decisions

6. For each article, skim the article/headlines and work together to determine which purpose or purposes of government are being addressed in each article.

7. Purposes of Government Analysis
For the last article that you are analyzing, complete the following:
Identify what purpose of government you believe is related to the article.
On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest, rank how well you believe this government action or policy will help accomplish the related purpose of government.

8. Example: I believe that expanding the light rail trains ranks as a “7” in providing public services. I believe that having more public transportation will benefit many people. However, this project may be very expensive.

9. What purpose of government is intended in this current event?
The purpose of government intended by using surveillance drones is to “provide national security.”

10. What purpose of government is intended in this current event?
The purpose of government intended by using luggage scanners at an airport is “providing national security.”

11. What purpose of government is intended in this current event?
The purpose of government intended by the police searching for a hit and run driver is “maintaining social order.”

12. What purpose of government is intended in this current event?
The purpose of government intended by the government recalling tainted eggs is ?????

13. What purpose of government is intended in this current event?
The purpose of government intended by the state government opening several casinos in the state is “making economic decisions.”

14. What purpose of government is intended in this current event?
The purpose of government intended by the city government assisting the homeless is “providing public services.”

15. What purpose of government is intended in this current event?
The purpose of government intended by the state government raising gas taxes is “making economic decisions.”

16. What purpose of government is intended in this current event?
The purpose of government intended by the national (federal) government arresting illegal immigrants is ?????

17. What purpose of government is intended in this current event?
The purpose of government intended by the national (federal) government using the military to strike terrorists is “providing national security.”

18. What purpose of government is intended in this current event?
The purpose of government intended by the local government installing air conditioning in schools is “providing a public service.”

19. What purpose of government is intended in this current event?
The purpose of government intended by the state government charging a rain tax is “making an economic decision.”

20. What purpose of government is intended in this current event?
The purpose of government intended by the Ocean City government banning smoking on the beach is ??????

21. Police Brutality
You are the mayor of Baltimore City, Maryland. The death of Freddy Gray has prompted rioting and looting in the streets.
Working in your team, establish an emergency plan to prepare for the riots.
In each section, explain what actions you will be taking and how you intend to fulfill all purposes of government.

22. Riot Plan: Questions to consider
What public services will be critical for the government to provide when there is a riot?
What steps do you believe the government needs to take to maintain order?
If the military will be put to use, how will you order them to be used? Be specific.
This will be a very expensive project for the government. As mayor, how would you propose to pay for the expenses (taxes, loans from national government) of these riots and the clean-up and rebuilding after?

23. Purposes Assessment
Work with your partners to complete questions 1-8 for the “Purposes of Government” assessment questions.
For each question decide what purpose (s) of government are intended by the government.
You may turn it in when you have finished the 8 questions.