Who should the government serve?

Governments provide the parameters for everyday behavior for citizens, protect them from outside interference, and often provide for their well-being and happiness. In the last few centuries, some economists and thinkers have advocated government control over some aspects of the economy.

What is it called when the government provides to citizens?

Public services include services provided by a government to people living within its jurisdiction, either directly through public sector agencies or by financing provision of services by private businesses or voluntary organizations (or even by family households, though terminology may differ depending on context).

Why is government necessary for a country?

A government may regulate trade as well as to rule over land. Governments also control people and decide things about what morality to accept or punish. In many countries, there are strict rules about sexual intercourse and drugs which are part of law and offenders are punished for disobeying them.

Does the government protect our rights?

The Bill of Rights of the US Constitution protects basic freedoms of United States citizens. The Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to keep and bear arms, the freedom of assembly and the freedom to petition.

What is the responsibility of the government to protect its citizens from danger?

A government’s first duty is to protect its citizens against imminent danger; and protection at times of present and future peril necessitates policy based upon facts and logic. These readily identify the principal cause, and severity, of the fires burning since spring.

Is it the government’s job to protect our rights?

The primary role of government is to secure the inalienable rights of the people, not to create new rights.

Why is protection an important government purpose?

The most important role of the federal government is protecting our citizens from national security threats. This means creating a strong system for defense both at home and abroad. It is Congress’s responsibility to ensure the Pentagon’s budget reflects the threats we face.