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?