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∙ 9y agoAccording to the view of classical republicanism, the primary purpose of government is to promote the common good. Classical republicanism dates back to the Renaissance.
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∙ 9y agoto provide for and protect the public. It is explained in Plato's republic.
To secure our unalienable Rights. Among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
According to the Preamble the people agree to the general purposes or goals of their government.
Two of the main ideals that influenced the Founding Fathers were the Natural Rights Theory and Classical Republicanism. The former proposed that governments were founded for the purpose of protecting individual rights; the latter maintained that governments exist for the common good. James Madison was largely responsible for the synthesis of these two concepts into one system: basically, he said that people working for their own self interest (individual) could simultaneously benefit society (common good). Much of our Constitution consists of compromises between the individual and society, as do many of the controversial issues and decisions of our own day.
Protection is the purpose of government served by military forces.
The power lies with the people. In a republic, the people elect representatives to do the every day business of government.
According to the Natural Rights Philosophy the purpose of govt. is to protect the rights of individuals. In a classical republic the purpose of govt. is to promote the common good vs. natural rights theory.
According to john Locke, the purpose of government is to protect human rights and preserve public order
According to john Locke, the purpose of government is to protect human rights and preserve public order
According to Locke: Man's purpose is to further God's purpose, and government's purpose is to enable man in his purpose. Please see the link.
According to Locke: Man's purpose is to further God's purpose, and government's purpose is to enable man in his purpose. Please see the link.
According to Thomas Jefferson, if the government fails to fulfill it's full purpose, the people have the right/duty, to get rid of those in the government and choose others to fill the spots.
to provide for and protect the public. It is explained in Plato's republic.
In its best form, civic republicanism requires civic education for its proper execution in modern political life. Harkening to the ancient Greek city-states, civic republicanism calls for political participation by all, and consequently, requires some form of civic education to best effectuate its primary purpose. In short, there is no effective civic republicanism without civic education.
It most directly accomplishes the purpose of order.
It is to protect and safeguard an individual's rights.to protect its citizens from each other and to provide for the common defense
To secure citizens freedoms of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.