4.2 Functions of Gov DOL

What is the main difference between limited and unlimited government?

• The size of the government

• The number of political parties

• The amount of taxes collected

• The level of control over citizens

Which of the following is the primary function of limited government?

• Suppress legally organized opposition

• Promote economic freedom

• Protect individual rights

• Centralize decision-making

Of the following, which quotation aligns most closely to an unlimited government?

• “Government derives its power from the people.”

• “Religion has no place in political affairs.”

• “Human rights are inalienable.”

• “I am the state.”

Of the following, which practice would most likely be protected in an unlimited government?

• Voting to elect those opposed to the dictator

• Attending demonstrations to show support of the government

• Writing letters to newspapers attacking government policies

• Joining a political party opposed to the government

Compare and contrast the functions of limited and unlimited government.