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What is Government? What would life be like without a government? There are many functions of government. The main functions are safety, education, and public services. One function is safety and this is a very important topic. It includes the police, court systems, and fire department. Every individual does not have the right tools or equipment to put out a fire and for that reason a fire department was established. A police department was formed for many different reasons. A few of them are making intersections safe is power is out, keep criminals off the streets, and intervening during domestic disputes. For all the criminals out there a court system was created to ensure that those people got the justice they deserved. The next function is education. This is made up of schools, libraries, and universities. Public schools were created to educate the next generation. Libraries were formed to fulfill the information a person wants to inquire. Universities were established so a person could pursue a degree and succeed in the pursuit of a good education and job. The last function is public services. These services include transportation, health care, and park systems. Transportation like subways and public buses were created to make life easier for those who do not own a vehicle. Health care is provided for those who do not have access to company sponsored health care. Whether it is exercise or relaxation, park systems were created for those who want to get away from the worries of the day. There are many more functions that the government can provide. I think that these are the most important functions of the government. They are needed for the everyday life of an individual.