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Challenge of Democracy
Challenge of Democracy
SOCIAL STUDIES 10
OF DEMOCRACY
Good Governance and Active Citizenship
Ideals of Democracy
OVERVIEW
As protector, the government protects citizens from each other by organizing police
to enforce the law. It also protects by defending the country from outside forces
through the military.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT
“THE PRIME DUTY OF THE GOVERNMENT IS TO SERVE AND PROTECT
THE PEOPLE” (ARTICLE II, SEC. 4)
The government serves the people by providing “adequate social services, full
employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all” (Article
II, Sec. 9).
DISCUSS... 1. To what extent does the
government fulfil its roles and
responsibilities with regard to
your chosen issue?