The Beginnings of Government

The Purpose of Government

In order to understand how government began, you have to understand why they were created. What purpose does a government serve? Why were governments established? Glover Mint answers these questions during this episode of WUSG News. Click the player button to view this episode.

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The Development of States

Now that you are familiar with the purpose of government, it is time to investigate how they developed. In this episode of WUSG News, Demi Tracy will guide you through each of the four theories on the development of states. Click the player button to watch this episode.

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Traditional Forms of Government

The world is a big place and not everybody has the kind of government that you do. Different values, different understandings of authority and power, and different religions make for different governments. Watch this episode of WUSG News to learn about different forms governments that have developed around the globe. Click the player button to begin.

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The Beginnings of Government Review

Now that you have learned about the beginnings of government, test your knowledge with this non-graded interactivity. Follow the directions for each portion of this review and submit your answers. You will be able to check your answers after you submit them. Click the player button to get started.