The main purpose of government is to create laws to keep order in a country. . Some governments are in charge of the economy and social programs that promote the welfare of the people. However, the role of government varies depending on time and place, and many still disagree about what the role of government should be.

Use the quotation and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. "finally, in our progress toward a resumption of work we require two safeguards against a return of the evils of the old order; there must be a strict supervision of all banking and credits and investments; there must be an end to speculation with other people's money, and there must be provision for an adequate but sound currency." —franklin d. roosevelt, first inaugural address. which new deal agency related most closely to what president roosevelt was speaking about in this quotation?

Which impact did the civil war have on the spread of disease in texas a. disease decreased bc people left the area to fight in the war b. disease increased bc medicine was in short supply. c. disease increased bc many new diseases were brought to the area d. disease decreased bc confederate doctors distribute new medicines to local communities

Which answer best describes an advantage of shipping goods by canal? a) most towns would rather have canals then noisy railroads b) goods could travel very fast downstream in the canal system c) traveling by boat is a much more relaxing way to transport goods. d) heavy loads of goods could travel by boat more easily then if pulled by horses.