1. American Government Chapter 1 Section 1

2. What Is Government Institution through which society makes and enforces its public policies Made up of those who exercise power over other people

3. Public Policy All things a government chooses to do All things a government chooses NOT to do Laws, Taxes, Military Policies, etc.

4. Elements of the State Population Sovereignty Government Territory

5. Origins of the State Force Theory Evolutionary Theory Divine Right Theory Social Contract Theory

6. Purposes of Government To Form A More Perfect Union To Establish Justice To Insure Domestic Tranquility To Provide For The Common Defense To Promote The General Welfare To Secure The Blessings Of Liberty