Lesson 34 of 84 · Civics
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Purpose of Government
The purpose of government is to establish and maintain order, provide for the common good, and protect the rights of individuals within society.
🎯 Your mission
Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Women in New Zealand could vote 27 years before women in the US.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The purpose of government is to establish and maintain order, provide for the common good, and protect the rights of individuals within society. This fundamental role of government is articulated in foundational documents, such as the United States Constitution, which outlines the framework for governance and the relationship between the state and its citizens. Governments are expected to create laws, enforce them fairly, and ensure justice while allowing for public participation in decision-making. Understanding the multifaceted purpose of government is crucial for citizens to engage effectively in civic life.
Key Facts
The primary purpose of government includes maintaining order and protecting individual rights.
The U.S. Constitution outlines the framework for governance.
Governments must ensure justice while allowing public participation in decision-making.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is one primary purpose of government?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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