Functions of Government

A government is a group of people who make decisions for a community.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is one function of government?

• keeping citizens safe

• giving jobs to all adults

• selling items to children

• giving everyone a car

What is one purpose of local government?

• establish order

• provide security

• manage conflict

• all of the above

Communities trust their __________ to make good decisions.

• books

• government

• streets

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

The court system ________.

• establishes order

• provides security

• manages conflict

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

The police force _______.

• establishes order

• manages conflict

• provides security

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

The speed limits _________.

• establish order

• provide security

• manage conflict

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

Why does the government create speed limits?

• to keep people safe

• to cause traffic jams

• to make everyone late

• to control their citizens

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is one way the government creates a safe place to live?

• growing crops

• building schools

• training soldiers

• providing houses