What was the purpose of establishing state governments that were republics?
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The fundamental purpose of government is the maintenance of basicsecurity and public order. Government provides a system in which individuals give a portion oftheir freedom in order to pursue needs and wants without the fearsthat are inherent in a state of anarchy. In an anarchic system, individuals must protect and providecompletely for themselves, and those with greater power are able tooffend those with lesser power without consequence. In a system ofgovernment, the freedom to acquire and offend at will is subjugatedto the will of the governed; and, in return, the governed arebetter able to produce without fear of loss. Therefore, at its most basic level, the purpose of government is toprotect the people from threats, both within and without. Note on edits: Individuals can pursue life, liberty,happiness and property (blending Locke and Jefferson) withoutgovernment. Government cannot not grant happiness.
To give people a voice in their government