GOVERNMENT AND BUDGET

Introduction

WITHIN THIS WEBQUEST IS A LESSON ON GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS.

FOLLOW THE PROCESS CAREFULLY THEN ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ASKED IN THEE EVALUATION CORRECTLY.

Task

Students should be able to identify government responsibilities

Process

1. WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF THE GOVERNMENT IN CANADA?

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW AND WRITE DOWN AS MANY REESPONSIBILITIES AS YOU CAN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVE3OsR5W-0

2. HERE IS A LINK TO THE JIS WEBSITE, CAN YOU SEE THE AGENCIES LISTED THERE?

http://www.getjamaica.com/Jamaican%20Govt.%20Agencies%20&%20Ministries.asp

WHAT RESPONSIBILITIES DO YOU THINK THE GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA IS TRYING TO FULFILL THEROUGH THESE AGENCIES?

MAKE A LIST OF YOUR ANSWERS.

3. THERE ARE 9 RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ALL GOVERNMENTS SHARE

1.Security2.Citizen welfare3.Environmental protection4.Education5.Health6.Security for investment7.National insurance8.Development of infrastructure9.Economic managementCAN YOU SAY HOW YOUR GOVERNMENT TRIES TO FULFIL EACH OF THESE RESPONSIBILITIES?SUPPLEEMENT YOUR ANSWERS WITH THE INFORMATION ON PAGES 315 TO 319 OF THE BOOK "CARIBBEAN BUSINESS FOR CSEC PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS" BY MARK WILSON

Evaluation

SAY WHICH RESPONSIBILITY THE GOVERNMENT IS TRYING TO FULFILL IN EACH OF THE SITUATIONS BELOW:

1.Henry gets shoes for school from the PATH office.2.Samantha’s grandma gets a card that helps her to get discount off her medication3.Steven’s aunt’s restaurant was shut down by the government because they were selling lobster out of season.4.The government can fix the exchange rate for the USD through the central bank if they so desire.5.The budget is currently being prepare for the 2015-2016 financial year.6.Greg’s grandma get pension from the government each month.7.A family that was flooded in 2001 got food stamps and a cheque to cover some of the damages.8.Government has set up a body to help to regulate investment schemes.

Conclusion

MANY COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD HOLD ITS GOVERNMENT TO A SIMILAR SET OF RESPONSIBILITIES. THESE ALL FALL UNDER ONE OF THE NINE CATEGORIES BELOW:

1.Security2.Citizen welfare3.Environmental protection4.Education5.Health6.Security for investment7.National insurance8.Development of infrastructure9.Economic management

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