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Page ? PAGE ?2? Outline Notes ? Chapter 1: Introducing Government in America Government Government: the institutions and processes through which public policies are made for a society Examples of institutions: Congress, the president, the courts, and federal administration Two fundamental questions about governing: How should we govern? American democracy vs. ?ideal? democracy Who holds the power? Who influences government policy? What should government do? Have more responsibilities Have fewer responsibilities with more individual responsibility Functions of the Government Maintain a National Defense: armed forces Provide Public Services Public Goods: goods, such as clean air and clean water, that everyone must share