When was Government established?
1776
What is Government?
The institution to which society make and influence public policies (law)
Greeks purpose for government
Improve the lives of its citizens
Declaration of Independence purpose for government
Protect the rights of its citizens
Where does government’s power come from?
People, force, God/gods
3 forms of government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Legislative Power…
Make law (congress)
Executive power…
Enforce law (President)
Judicial power…
Interpret law (supreme court)
Constitution
The fundamental law that establishes principles of government
5 forms of government
Monarchy Oligarchy Anarchy Democracy Republic
Monarchy
Ruled by no one
Doesn’t exist
Oligarchy
Ruled by a small group
Most prominent
Anarchy
Ruled by no government
Democracy
Ruled by the people majority
Not wanted by the founding fathers
Republic
Ruled by the law