An Essay Concerning The Creation of Government Using the early American texts (e.g., The Federalist Papers)

Civilization, if not by definition then certainly out of necessity, mandates the existence of government if for no other reason than to protect the rights of citizens and to ensure a civilization's continued existence, if not, prosperity. So then, if a government exists solely because of necessity, should it not be the duty of any citizen to make it the best government possible within the limitations of humanity and human nature? Furthermore, ought not the …

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