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Theory of Modern Government
Government
• "That government is best which governs least“ • "That government is best which governs not at
all“
• “My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.”
• (“In this present crisis,) government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.”
Do you trust government?
Do you trust your government?
http://www.gallup.com/poll/5392/trust-government.aspx poll on trust of government
http://www.pewresearch.org/key-data-points/views-of-government-key-data-points/ views on government info
What Does Government Do?
Government & Politics
• Government– Institutions that create public policy
• Politics – Conflict, resolution, compromise, relationships
between people/groups developed from traditions, precedents, writings, philosophies, etc.
– Harold Laswell “Who gets what, when, and how.” • [Why?]
Government + Politics = Public Policy
• What government does through politics results in public policy
Basic Function of Government• Preamble:
– More perfect union– Justice– Domestic tranquility– General welfare– Individual liberty
Inherent conflict?
We disagree on the meaning, interpretation, implementation, and function of government. (textbook)
“We” ?