WGU C181 Questions and Answers Rated A

Maintaining Order Establishing the rule of law to preserve life and protect property Providing public goods Benefits and services available to everyone. Such as, education, sanitation, and parks. They benefit all citizens, but not likely to be voluntarily paid. Promoting equality Governments role in redistributing income - taking money from the wealthy to give to the poor Liberalism (according to John Locke) The state should leave citizens free to further their individual pursuits Purpose of government (according to john locke's philosophy of liberalism) The protection of life, liberty and property 3 values considered to be foundational to American government Maintain order, provide public goods, and promote equality Political equality One person, one vote Social equality Equality in wealth, education and status How does the U.S constitution guarantee political equality? Says that anyone can run for office or start a political party Equality of opportunity Everyone has the same change to succeed in life (public schools, libraries etc)