What are the characteristics of a country that is “committed to all cultures, colors, characters,

and conditions” of its people?

Work together with a partner to:

1. As a group, decide on the three most important roles a government must fulfill.
a. Use your notes from class to express the correct intonation (offer choices, ask
questions, etc).
2. As a group, decide on the most important duties a government has in those roles.
a. Again, talk with you partner with the correct intonation to come to an agreement.
3. After your group is finished, the two groups will come together. Each person from each
group will explain their choices.

Government Roles (choose three)

Healthcare Education Safety
Freedom Laws Housing
Diplomacy Climate [your own]
Social Politics Money
Fair / unfair / Fairness Votes Cost
Equal / Equality President, Congress Services (police, fire,
Choice Law(s) roads, hospitals)
Protections Elect (someone) Economy
Right (to) / Rights Democracy Tax / Taxes
Majority Constitution Laissez faire
Minority Regulate / Regulations