CONTENT STATEMENT
- Governments have authority to make and enforce laws.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Local government has the authority to make and carry out (enforce) laws to provide order, security, public services (e.g., police and fire protection) and protection of individual rights.
Local governments also enforce laws by establishing consequences for not obeying the law (e.g., fines, incarceration).
Governments have the authority to change laws as necessary.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Explain why governments have authority to make and enforce laws.