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Chapter 2 begins. The learning continues…. Do Now. Based on your defined “purpose” for government, does our government meet its obligation? Explain your answer. Information. New Chapter - Government Do Nows tomorrow. Current Events. Ferguson violence - burned memorial
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Chapter 2 begins The learning continues…
Do Now Based on your defined “purpose” for government, does our government meet its obligation? Explain your answer.
Information • New Chapter - Government • Do Nows tomorrow
Current Events • Ferguson violence - burned memorial - attacks on police, back to rioting, violence • Censoring history in Denver - curriculum changes - http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/24/living/censoring-history-schools-denver-protest/index.html?hpt=us_c2
Do Now Based on your defined “purpose” for government, does our government meet its obligation? Explain your answer.
Defined Purpose of Government • Helping people cooperate - people need rules - provide order - governments are formed • Provide services - for large groups - education, safety - highways, infrastructure
Defined Purpose of Government • Services continued - military protection • Economic structure - banking and business • Providing laws - guide people - constitutions to guide
U.S. Government – 4th Purpose • Guaranteeing Freedom
T-P-S What must a government do to meet it’s purpose?
From your notes… • What should a government always do? • What should a government never do? • What would be the perfect government?