Question

unit 1 - origins of government

1. how did the following documents influence the us constitution?

a. hammurabi’s code
b. twelve tables of rome
c. magna carta

1. what are the four purposes of governments?
2. how did the following enlightenment philosophers impact american government?

a. john locke
b. baron de montesquieu

1. what does the term bicameral refer to?
2. define the following types of government:

a. democracy:
b. monarchy:
c. oligarchy:

Explanation:

This set of questions is about government origins, philosophical influences, and types of government, which falls under the subfield of Politics (within Social Science). For question 2, the four purposes of governments are typically maintaining order (e.g., through laws and security), providing public services (like infrastructure, education, healthcare), protecting citizens (from external threats and ensuring rights), and promoting the general welfare (economic stability, social justice).

Answer:

The four purposes of governments are: 1. Maintain order (enforce laws, ensure public safety). 2. Provide public services (infrastructure, education, healthcare). 3. Protect citizens (from external threats, safeguard rights). 4. Promote general welfare (economic stability, social justice).