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Theory of Modern Government

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.”

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Theory of Modern Government

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  1. Theory of Modern Government

  2. 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.”

  3. 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

  4. What Does Government Do?

  5. 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?]

  6. Government + Politics =Public Policy • What government does through politics results in public policy

  7. Preamble: More perfect union Justice Domestic tranquility General welfare Individual liberty Basic Function of Government Inherent conflict? We disagree on the meaning, interpretation, implementation, and function of government.(textbook) “We” ?

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