Limited government

The terms limited government and small government are two terms which cover two related meanings. They are often used interchangably, though each has a more common usage.

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"Limited government" is most commonly government where it's functions and powers are prescribed, limited, and restricted by law, usually in a written constitution. This is the concept covered in detail by this entry.

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"Small government" is most commonly government that choses to vest most power in others, usually private enterprise and citizens. Another term used to describe this meaning is minarchism. For more information on this meaning, see minarchism.

Related Topics:
Private enterprise - Citizens - Minarchism

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These terms have no legal status anywhere at this time, and were coined for political and ideological reasons in response to "big government" - government involving excessive bureaucracy.

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