When debating politics, people often make assumptions about what the government ought to do, and then only fight about how to do it. But what exactly is the proper set of activities with which governments should be concerned?
2006-07-15 19:12:47 · 11 answers · asked by Dregaron S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Provide for our security by defending us form foreign invaders also by make and enforce law to protect us from those in society that would harm us.
paraphrasing Seneca - to have true freedom a society must have order.
2006-07-15 19:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by always a friend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The proper role of government in society is to collect taxes, defend their citizens, try to provide a good economy, execute laws, support education, and uphold the words of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution.
2006-07-16 02:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by 2-3,2-4,4-3,4-4,3-4,4-2,5-4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the general idea was originally to make the country a nice, safe, happy, healthy place for its citizens, so they could fulfill their potential, and make beneficial contributions to society.
In order to achieve this, it is necessary to collect taxes, make and enforce laws, and keep a state-of-the-art militia. The government should provide schools, libraries, national parks. There are also social services that are needed for certain parts of the population, so the government must provide those, too. Of course, the government must also maintain all of their property, and provide highways.
2006-07-16 02:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by percolated 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Government means a setup to govern a country in law and order, others are progressively implemented.
Its easier said than done when everyone has his/her own opinion.
Opposing parties are quick to criticise every step thats not to their liking, but never praise the good that have been achieved.
Empty promises are the norm to gather votes.
Everyone claiming they can do a better job.
Lets leave out corruption, mismanagement, kickbacks etc,etc,etc
2006-07-16 03:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by davmanx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To enrich those in power while coercing the rest of the population. There is no such thing as a "good" government.
2006-07-16 02:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The role of government in society........Who votes for these assholes any way? Governments should be fair, should be able to be trusted, and are often not very reliable.
2006-07-16 02:22:48 · answer #6 · answered by intergalacticvillian05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To set rules and not to abide by them. Collect money from middle class therefore to abolish the back bone of the economy.
2006-07-16 02:21:06 · answer #7 · answered by dijay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The government is here to protect the citizens from "rules" going awry - i.e. crime. What it SHOULDN'T be doing is determining how people should live their lives, such as banning gay marriage, etc.
2006-07-16 02:19:04 · answer #8 · answered by dreamnnsomniac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
government should Only do what the people can't do for them self's. Such as national defense "Army, Navy, etc." Interstate road systems, fire and police protection!
2006-07-16 02:17:31 · answer #9 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ask President Bush, well he would probally just say to rule the world.
2006-07-16 02:16:29 · answer #10 · answered by John Smith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋