Limited government is both a sign and a symptom of a free society. As a sign, it signals that we as citizens are in control of our community, when a government takes control there is an balance disruption to the country things become deadly around. Lots of corruption would happen – a government of the people, by the people and for the people. As a symptom, it reveals our character as citizens – we are productive, self-reliant, charitable and living providently.
Why Should we Have Limited Government
Limited government is not a lack of government. It is necessary but only wherever necessary. The American constitutional structure was created with limited government in mind – with checks and balances, federalism, enumerated powers and a Bill of Rights. And, the power is not only limited all together, it is limited with a constitution. The authority figures must also follow the laws, containing the balance of rights.