GOVERNMENT & CITIZENSHIP - Moore Public Schools

GOVERNMENT & CITIZENSHIP

CORE CONCEPT PART 8

FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT

Government = a group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws for a country or area.

Purpose of Government 1. Protect the common good (well-being) of citizens 2. Keep order 3. Provide services

FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT

Limited Government = government is limited by law; protect citizens' rights.

Constitution = a system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized; identifies the powers a government has.

Unlimited Government = there is not limit on government actions; a ruler or small ruling group has power to make all decisions for the country or society; don't protect citizens' rights

Tyranny = unjust use of power

40th U.S. President

Kim Jong-Un, leader of North Korea

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