Government Quote by Bernard Crick
“Where government is impossible, politics is impossible.”
About This Quote
If the state cannot exist, political activity cannot function.
In simple terms: Politics needs a government.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the need for structure.
Themes
politics
government
society
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
theoretical
political
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy making
- activism
- community organizing
Key Concepts
political theory
institutionalism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can politics exist without formal government?
- What substitutes for government?
A Different Perspective
Alternative forms of organization may arise.
