Question

Discuss the need of government and make a comprehensive note of all the important functions of government.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Need of government
• Functions of government

Solution:

As human settlement progressed, a need was felt for a formal organisation for enforcing rules for everyone and making unbiased decisions for the well-being of the people. For example, there is a need to control resources and protect the territory of a country, so people can feel secure.
Thus, Government was formed to fulfill this need.

Functions of Government

• The government makes important decisions on behalf of the people living in the territory, such as building infrastructure, controlling prices, imports and exports in the country, etc.
• The government administers important departments such as running postal and railway services.
• The government also protects the boundaries of the country and maintains peaceful relations with other countries.
• It is responsible for ensuring that all its citizens have enough to eat and access to good health facilities.
• The government organises aid and assistance for the people in case of natural disasters.
• The government also makes laws and prevents crime by administering the criminal justice system in the country.