Discussion of 3 Functions of the United States Government

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* Discuss at least 3 functions of the United States government.
The functions of the US government are engrained in the constitution. The United States is a representative democracy and it is government by the rule of law with explicit directions on the functions and the purpose of the government CITATION Joa12 \l 1033 (Hames & Ekern, 2012).
To establish Justice
The rule of law is very important for American democracy and government. Lack of it thereof leads to the establishment of an anarchy. In an anarchy, hardly any social, economic, cultural or political development is possible because the people do not have a central governing body that administers justice. The government acts as a referee to its citizens and resolves and or determines their conflicts based on the United States Constitution. Everyone is equal before the law and that sense of equality and protection from exploitation and or discrimination is a fundamental function of the United States government. Locally, the judicial branch helps to establish justice. Every American citizen is entitled to a fair trial. The judicial system is one of the main arms of the government which primarily is tasked to fulfill this function (administration of justice to all people). There are many cases that have been determined in American courts to support this fundamental function of the government.
To ensure domestic Tranquility
Security is paramount to any citizen. It is the work of the government to ensure the safety of each citizen and their property. Security is provided through the department of defense which protects the country from external attacks and internal security department which protects the citizens and their property from attacks on their soil. The government spends a lot of monies one this function because the society cannot prosper if there is no peace. The department of internal security and department of defense are primarily tasked to carry out this function. In one case where the US government sought to establish justice and avenge an attack done on American soil is when Bush administration attacked Iraq after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack.
To promote the general Welfare
The government has to provide a conducive environment and opportunities to all citizens to prosper. The government, therefore, builds the necessary infrastructure and institutes framework for the necessary processes for development such as education to enable the people to be more productive and enhance the quality of their lives. General welfare also encompasses ensuring that the people are not exploited by the government and or corporations and or powerful individuals. It also ensures that the economy keeps running smoothly to sustain development and quality of life for all citizens. One application of this function is through conducting free and fair elections and letting the people choose their representatives in government who would represent their interests. Also, the infrastructural projects carried by the government are in the interest of general welfare function of the government.
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