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The 5 Purposes of Government

Today's government serves for these 5 purposes, protection of our country, setting and enforcing national rules and laws, providing people with public services, proctecting people and there rights, and making economical choices.

Protection of our country-This is our national defense, it protects our country from foreign enemies. National defense is becoming more complex because of new threats such as nuclear weapons, terrorists, and spy satellites.

Setting and enforcing national rules-This helps avoid and solve conflict between people by setting boundaries. Enforcing laws allows for a more civilized society.   Public services-Public services are things citizens could not do on their own. This provides building things, gerneral welfare, and public safety and health.  Protection of individual rights- These are the rights that everyone has these rights are enforced to maintain order in society.   Making economic decisions-Government makes economic decisions.