Limited GovernmentThe principle of limited government states that government is restricted in what it may do, and each individual has rights that government cannot take away. There are actions the government may take and actions it may not. If the government must take an action it is not allowed to in order to save the nation during a crisis, it must fight for approval before it's able to do what it must do.
Many people argue that limited government cannot truly exist. These people have a point, in that government has the opportunity to abuse its power, but it really wouldn't be a good idea for it to do that. After all, a full-fledged revolution isn't exactly what the government wants on its hands. It would be difficult for them to handle that kind of situation. However, there have been many officials accused of abusing the system or making bad decisions, including our current President, Barack Obama. It's up to you to decide whether you believe the same. A few examples of what the government can't do: - Create wealth. - Create jobs. - Grow to any size. - Force beliefs on people. - Control prices or wages. - Regulate profit without destroying jobs. - Fund massive social programs. - Increase real wages of workers. - Equalize incomes. Visit the links below to learn more about Limited Government. shmoop.com limitedgovernment.com nationalaffairs.com |