Transcript SOL11B: Government Provides Public Goods and Services

SOL11B:
Government Provides
Public Goods and Services
Governments serve many purposes and offer
citizens many benefits. The government
provides goods and services that individuals
could not supply for themselves.
( insert picture of US Capitol Bldg)
Governments create and manage
libraries,
(insert pictures of libraries)
Schools (education system),
(insert pictures of schools)
Hospitals,
(insert pictures of hospitals)
parks, forests and
recreational areas,
(insert pictures of local, state,
and national parks)
They develop systems to provide
mass transit.
(insert pictures of subways and bus
systems)
Build and repair roads,
highways, and erect bridges,
(insert pictures of bridges)
They supply water to our
homes and businesses,
(insert pictures of pipes and
bathrooms)
They take care of our sewer
and sanitation needs.
(insert pictures of sewage
treatment centers)
They collect garbage and
recycling.
(insert pictures of waste
disposal areas at work)
The government delivers the
mail and provides the postal
service.
(insert pictures of post offices)
All levels of government
provide goods and services
that individuals could not
supply for themselves.
(insert picture of a snow plow)
Many government services
are aimed at keeping the
public healthy and safe.
(insert picture of an elderly
couple who are dancing)
Governments set up fire
departments,
(insert a picture of a fire
department or firefighters in
action)
Rescue, ambulance
and 911 services,
(insert a picture of
ambulances and 911 systems)
Government sets the
requirements for licenses
(doctors, lawyers, teachers,
plumbers, hairdressers,
contractors, accountants).
(insert picture of a license,
medical oath symbol,plumber,
electrician)
Government agencies protect
you from spoiled food and
from dangerous drugs.
(insert a picture of spoiled
food)
The government has agencies
that check for safety problems
(bridges, elevators, scales,
building structures, day care,
factories, amusement parks).
(insert a picture of bridge
collapsing or safety check on
an amusement park ride)
Governments also give
help to needy people.
(insert a picture of a homeless
person)
For example, in each of the 50
states, poor families and
people who are out of work
can receive food aid and/or
cash.
(insert a depression age photo
or what food stamps look like)
Government agencies also
supply affordable housing…
(insert a picture of public
housing)
Health care,
(insert a picture of a medicare
card)
And special programs for
people with disabilities.
(insert a picture of a rehab
center)
Job training,
(insert pictures of people learning new skills)
Other services…
lighthouses
court systems
street lighting
space programs
More services…
police force,
agriculture support,
veteran’s benefits,
and airports.
Government pays for public goods and
services through the collection of tax
revenue and through borrowed funds.
(insert political cartoons about taxes)
This way, the government can provide
benefits to many simultaneously
(at the same time).
(insert pictures of roads being built and
FEMA at work)
All these things and more, brought to you by
your tax dollars and capital letter “G”.
(insert pictures of all 3 levels of govt)
Review Questions:
1. One characteristic of public goods and
services is that they providea. benefits to many simultaneously
b. benefits to few simultaneously
c. food for the soul
d. the rich with more money
2. “The government provides benefits to
many simultaneously”.
What does “simultaneously” mean?
A. one at a time
B. two by two
C. in groups of five
D. all at the same time
3. What is another way that the
government can come up with the money
to help pay for these public goods and
services besides collecting taxes?
A. borrowing funds
B. CD (certificates of deposit)
C. piggy banks
D. savings account
4. What is the economic term for the
money that comes from taxes that the
government collects?
A. taxes
B. surplus
C. opportunity cost
D. revenue
5. Who benefits when the government
provides goods and services?
A. those under 13 years of age
B. all people
C. only the voters
D. all republicans
6. Public goods and services would NOT
be available ifA. Private agencies had to provide them
B. individuals had to provide them
C. everyone wanted them
D. only a few people needed them
Focus questions for video
viewing:
• Listen for some examples of private
goods and services.
• Be able to tell me how a private
good/service is different from a public
good/service.
• Explain when you pay for these public
goods/services.
Video Segment: Types of
Services: Public and Private
(3:12)
Follow up Video Discussion:
List some of the examples of private
goods and services.
Compare private and public goods and
services.
Explain how public goods and services
are paid for, when we don’t give any
money for them when we use them.