Archived What , in your opinion, is the point of having a government? (AskVoat)
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Archived What , in your opinion, is the point of having a government? (AskVoat)
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[–] GOMAD_OR_GFYAD 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
The most fundamental purpose is for the mutual defense of its members. In a state of nature where no states or nations or borders exist, mutual defense is the first and most primitive form that could arguably be called government.
Next is to serve as an independent forum to resolve disputes between members and dispense justice when one has wronged another.
Third is to protect the rights of the members, including property rights. This is tied in with #2, #2 and#3 are the foundations of a legal and judicial system.
Everything else is basically built off these three duties and how to best perform those duties.