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“Government is a human institution, created by human beings, mainly for the purpose of instituting and maintaining certain types of order among humans”

Jimmy Carter

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Think of a government like a group of people who come together to set rules so that everyone can live together peacefully. Without these rules, doing things like driving, working, or even going to school could become chaotic and unsafe because everyone might do whatever they want without thinking about others. Just like how a teacher maintains order in a classroom so students can learn without disturbance, the government helps keep things organized in a country. It ensures that people follow laws, which helps prevent crime and conflict. For example, traffic lights are put up by the government to help manage car flow and prevent accidents. This way, everyone knows when to stop and go, making the roads safer for everyone. In your life, you follow these rules every day, often without thinking about it. Whether it’s waiting in line, paying taxes, or obeying traffic signals, these practices are all part of the government's way of keeping order. By doing so, we all can live in a society that's more predictable and safer for everyone.

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Governance Government Human beings Law and order Order Political philosophy Public administration Regulation Social contract Social structure Society
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