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How Does The Government Keep The Peace?

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HOW DOES THE GOVERNMENT

KEEP THE PEACE?

WHY DOES THE GOVERNMENT CREATE LAWS

  • They pass laws to protect against discrimination.
  • They pass laws to keep us safe.
  • They pass laws to ensure our rights.

Examples Of laws:
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin;
Also the laws that enact the national guard during emergencies

HOW DOES THE GOV'T KEEP PEACE BETWEEN COUNTRIES

  • The United Nations
  • Treaties between countries