Theory of Modern Government

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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.” (“In this present crisis,) government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.”

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

What Does Government Do? Tax Protect our freedoms Education Transportation networks Fund, build, control traffic Communication networks Telegraph, mail, internet Social safety net Provide Defense Collect Garbage Research

Government & Politics Government Politics 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?] Formal institutions ex. executive branch, state government, executive agencies, bureaucracies, government corporations, regulatory agencies

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

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