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your question depends on which government you are speaking of, and who is talking.

eg. The very roots of american politics is that government is a necessary evil (not ideal, but needed to sustain political, social, and economic stability). This originates from texts composed by john Locke and Thomas Hobbes. Thus, the American motto is fitting: Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (emphasis on the individual).

However, the Canadian motto of "peace, order, and good government" reveals a different approach. The Canadian peoples have strong faith in its political institutions and see the state as a tool or instrument to live a better life. Thus, you can conclude that the Canadian government is seen as a positive good.

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