Government Functions and Responsibilities

The video discusses the creation and purpose of governments, explaining that governments use legitimate force to control human behavior. It outlines four main purposes: maintaining social order, providing public services, ensuring national security, and making economic decisions. The video also provides examples of each purpose and concludes with instructions for students to summarize and question the content.

What are the two main questions this video aims to answer?

• What is government and what is its purpose?

• How do governments collect taxes?

• What are the different types of governments?

• How do governments enforce laws?

How is 'force' typically perceived when discussing government?

• As a way to promote freedom

• As a method of negotiation

• As a form of coercion

• As a positive influence

Which of the following is an example of maintaining social order?

• Offering tax incentives

• Enforcing traffic laws

• Providing public education

• Building new roads

What is an example of a public service provided by the government?

• Private security firms

• Luxury resorts

• Postal service

• Private schools

Which agency is NOT involved in national security?

• Department of Education

• Secret Service

• FBI

• CIA

What is the primary role of the government in national security?

• To provide healthcare

• To manage public transportation

• To protect citizens from threats

• To promote international trade

How might a government respond to an economic crisis?

• By closing borders

• By providing subsidies

• By reducing public services

• By increasing taxes

What is a potential government action during a natural disaster?

• Reducing military spending

• Increasing tariffs

• Providing humanitarian aid

• Implementing new laws

Which of the following is a tactic used by governments to stimulate economic growth?

• Providing subsidies to industries

• Raising interest rates

• Reducing public sector jobs

• Increasing import taxes

What is the purpose of keeping tariffs low?

• To discourage foreign trade

• To increase government revenue

• To encourage foreign trade

• To protect local industries