A good government implies two things; first, fidelity to the objects of the government; secondly, a knowledge of the means, by which those objects can be best attained.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The essence of good government is trust.
Good government is good politics.
People are so docile right now. It is almost as if good government means when the politicians lie to us for our own good, for the public good, and bad government is when politicians lie for their own selfish interests.
Good government is the outcome of private virtue.
I understand that government should live within its means, value the money it holds in trust from you the taxpayer, avoid waste and, above all else, observe the first maxim of good government: namely, do no avoidable harm.
Strong government doesn't mean simply military power or an efficient intelligence apparatus. Instead, it should mean effective, fair administration - in other words, 'good governance.'
Nothing can conduce more to the order and stability of a government than the simplicity of the laws, the proper definition of rights, and their impartial and consistent administration.
A government for the people must depend for its success on the intelligence, the morality, the justice, and the interest of the people themselves.
The best government rests on the people, and not on the few, on persons and not on property, on the free development of public opinion and not on authority.
Good government only happens when the people working in it do their jobs, and do them well.