Limited government is a core tenet of a free society, designed to prevent the overreach of state authority into the lives of individuals. It posits that the government’s role should be confined to protecting citizens’ rights and providing essential services, allowing individuals and private institutions to address social and economic needs. We champion legislation that restricts the scope of government intervention, ensuring that power remains decentralized and that freedom is preserved.
Limited government is not an absence of government but a government that serves the people without infringing upon their freedoms. It recognizes that the best solutions often come from local communities, private organizations, and individuals rather than top-down mandates from the state. A government that grows too large risks inefficiency, overreach, and a reduction in individual autonomy. Our advocacy for limited government includes supporting federalism, local control, and reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens that slow innovation and limit personal freedoms. We believe that a government that knows its limits is one that best serves its citizens.
The notion of limited government is at the heart of the U.S. Constitution, which was designed to prevent tyranny and protect individual rights. James Madison, often called the “Father of the Constitution,” famously wrote in Federalist No. 51: “If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.” This emphasizes the importance of checks and balances to keep government power in check. Nobel laureate economist Friedrich Hayek, in The Road to Serfdom, warned of the dangers of an overreaching state and argued for a limited role for government to protect liberty without controlling too much of society. Our commitment to limited government stems from these timeless insights, ensuring that power remains decentralized and responsive to the people.
