There are several definitions for “government” in Webster. The first definition in Merriam Webster is “authoritative direction or control”. According to the same source, the first known use of this word was in 14th century. Any government before this time was in the form of imperial kingdom, self-ruling and dictatorship. Therefore, a government in the new form is an evolution from dictatorship. When we break down the definition into authoritative and direction or control and examine each component, we may be able to establish how such authority with the power of direction or controls is formed. In a democracy, people vote their representatives into the government body. Since these elected officials represent their constituents, the mentioned power is in the hands of people. In another words, people grant such authority to their representatives to direct government offices and establish legislatures on their behalf. Each member of the government is representing a group of people who voted that member in. People elect their representatives based on their needs. Since every person has a different need, basic needs shared by everyone should be met through legislature and other governmental tools. In another words, the government should ensure meeting the minimum needs of every person within the boundaries of that government. Consequently, we should examine what those needs are which are shared by all people. Obviously, it includes the basic needs of every person who lives as member of a society, active, inactive, able to work, disabled, old, young, and in any race or religion or ethnicity.
