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Unit 2: Origins of Government
For the founding fathers, it was clear that they wanted to create a democracy for the United States, but why a democracy? What other forms of government are there, and what if there was no government? You will answer these questions, as well as, examine the many historical events and philosophies that influenced the founding fathers in choosing a democracy for the United States. This unit has two topics, one quiz, and one test.
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2.1.1 What is a State?
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Overview
Learners can: Explain why they study American Government define a state evaluate why governments are formed Vocabulary: Authority Country Federal Government Politics public policy Sovereign state
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What should a government do?
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What should a government NOT do?
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What is your role in the government?
“In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it.” “If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.” “The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.”
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Why Study American Government?
It's a living, breathing thing!
Clarify your beliefs
Understand your rights!
Understand political parties
Prepare for adult life: Vote Run for office Work for government
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How should the government respond to a hurricane?
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But Why?
Essential Question to be investigated in this topic is: Why do human societies form governments?
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What is Government?!
When people live together in groups, they almost always give themselves rules about how to live. Often choose leaders to help define and enforce these rules. The individuals who lead the people form the government. These leaders are given authority to set public policy Authority can come from birth, election, appointment, or other means Public policies: rules made by a govt and the methods it uses to enforce those rules. Everyone living under that government must follow these rules. Politics: study of how a government makes and enforces public policy
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States
Govts create rules for people living in a specific geographic area known as a state. state: a sovereign political body with its own government usually used instead of country in political discussions because it is more official. often called nations or countries, though each of these terms has a distinct meaning.
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Each “state” is sovereign - meaning it defines and enforces its own policies without having to answer to a different authority Country is another word for "a state." usually the word country refers to the geographic region covered by a state also a less precise term because it can mean "a rural area or other geographic location.“ What is the difference between a State like Canada or Mexico, and a state like Pennsylvania or Maryland? Sovereignty A state is a defined territory with a self-ruling government. China, France, South Africa, Brazil, and the United States are examples of states. The word states in United States was first used to refer to the original 13 colonies At the time of independence, each of these former colonies considered itself to be an independent state.
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Nation States
Each country on this map is a state.
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United States
The United States is made up of States...... #Federalism References back to the original government and the Articles of Confederation
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Country - geographic region covered by a state. physical area governed by a state.
The terms are used interchangeably, but State is more official
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Nation
A nation is different from a country or state -population defines a nation. NOT government and geography like a state, Nations are made up of a population of people who share the same culture. Culture? same language, the same religion, same traditions, etc. People can believe they belong to a nation, even if that nation does not have a state.
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Can you think of an example of a nation that exists within the United States?
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South Dakota
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People sharing the same culture (i.e. language and traditions)
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- Nation
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Single, organized government
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Specific geographic area with clearly defined territories (borders)
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People sharing the same culture (i.e. language and traditions)
- State
- Nation
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