2006-09-23 09:59:06 · 15 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
JUST government...
2006-09-23 09:59:19 · update #1
To serve the people, to enforce the law equally, and protect the people.
2006-09-23 10:07:47 · answer #1 · answered by Zen 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That depends on what kind of government it is, but government in general was created as a way to give order to the way a definite group of people SHOULD live their lives.
I emphasized should above for a reason; see if you can figure out why and you will have the real answer to this question.
2006-09-23 21:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by STILL standing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ultimately, it's to serve the people.
However, in unilateral governments, the goal is self-empowerment and defence of power for the one (or ones) in control. Keeping multilateral elements within a government is neccesary for democracy to exist. Without it, you have a collapse, just like the Roman Empire. When it was a multilateral democracy, the empire thrived. Once an Emperor is named (or implemented without public naming), democracy falls in on itself. Corruption abounds when the People are no longer in the loop. Everyone in power gains, and they keep themselves in power.
A multi-lateral government with built in checks and balances that cannot be overridden by things like "gerrymandering" thrives, because the People are in control.
Do you want an Emperor, or do you want a public servant?
Do you want to be kept seperate, or do you want to create community where everyone works together for the good of everyone?
2006-09-23 17:20:13 · answer #3 · answered by corwynwulfhund 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the Declaration of Independence;
We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its Foundation on such Principles, and organizing its Powers in such Form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
2006-09-23 17:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by notme 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a perfect sense, its citizens would not allow government to lead but would lead the government.
2006-09-23 17:15:32 · answer #5 · answered by edubya 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've always felt that the sole purpose of any government was to protect its People. Protect their liberty first and property second. If it goes any further than that, it goes too far.
2006-09-23 20:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by Skippy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power.
2006-09-23 17:01:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
to protect those they govern
2006-09-23 17:06:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It should be the progress of human civilization in every way.
2006-09-23 17:04:22 · answer #9 · answered by justgoodfolk 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To legislate against stupidity (save us from ourselves) and drain us of our income so they can spend it foolishly.
2006-09-23 17:03:05 · answer #10 · answered by rouble ( 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋