Function Quote by James Madison

The most basic function of government is to provide a framework of law and order, within which the people are free to choose.

— Thomas Sowell

The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

— Arlen Specter

A fundamental duty of government is to protect its people.

— Brad Henry

Power must be in the hands of the wealth of the nation, those who have sympathy for property owners and their rights, and who…

— James Madison

The primary role of government is to provide for the safety and security of their populations.

— Pete Hoekstra

The function of Government must be to favor no small group at the expense of its duty to protect the rights of personal freedom…

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

The primary function of the government is - and here I am quoting directly from the U.S. Constitution - to spew out paper.

— Dave Barry

The proper function of a government is to make it easy for the people to do good, and difficult for them to do evil.

— Daniel Webster

I believe one of the main roles of Government is to keep our economy free and fair.

— Liz Truss

Providing for the common good, making people feel secure in their communities and homes - this is the central job of government. it's why…

— John Baldacci

The only proper functions of a government are: the police, to protect you from criminals; the army, to protect you from foreign invaders; and…

— Ayn Rand

The role of government is to create responsible greed to keep boundaries around what people do.

— Rebecca M. Blank