Governments provide national security, make economic decisions (to varying degrees), provide public services such as protection of public health and installation of infrastructural utilities (roads, electricity, etc), maintain social order, and help keep up a national identity.
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Maintain order and protect citizens. Provide public goods and services. Promote economic stability and growth. Ensure social welfare and safety nets. Uphold the rule of law and protect individual rights.
order
order
order
Public services
Protection
Protection
Economic stability
Economic stability
The two major purposes of political parties are disseminating opinions and political information to the populace. Another one is facilitating coordination and cooperation in government.