Recognize the purpose of government and how its powers are acquired, used, and justified. 8.4.3

Links verified 5/24/2011

1. Government Glossary - defines terms from amendment to verdict
2. The purpose of Government - a Wikipedia article about justification of the state
3. The Purpose of Government - another Wikipedia entry, dealing with multiple issues
4. We the People - from a site named We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution - their stated goal is to promote civic competence and responsibility among the nation's elementary and secondary students
5. Who's the Boss - separation of powers and the initiative process [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine]

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