Your proposed term paper falls under one or more of the “essential public purposes” of government. List the “purposes” you think apply to the
policies/conditions you’ve proposed to study. Explain why, making logical connections between your topic and the “purpose(s).” The 7 Essential Public
Purposes are:
(1) to protect the lives, property, and rights of citizens,
(2) maintain or ensure the supply of essential resources,
(3) support persons who are unable to care for themselves,
(4) promote steady and balanced economic growth,
(5) promote the quality of life and personal opportunity to succeed,
(6) protect the natural environment, and
(7) promote scientific and technological advancement.