The Function of Government "If [people] were angels, no government would be necessary."
— James Madison

What do you think James Madison meant by this quote?

As you think about this quote consider how it relates to the following questions (and be sure to explain your views in your posts):

What is the purpose of government?
Why was government created?
What do you expect from your government?
Is it possible for people to live together in a society without a government? Why or why not?

If men were angels, no government would be necessary. ... In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.

Explanation:

the u.s. department of labor is a cabinet-level federal agency that supports the american labor force. it has three overall functions. first, it protects the rights of workers and retirees. second, it provides job training. third, it provides statistics related to working, prices, and income.

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