Question

Express your opinion.

Maintaining peace and order is the primary function of the state.

Answer 1

1. Nation-building and national integration necessitate peace and order.
2. The absence of law and order results in anarchy, which poses a threat not only to individuals but also to the larger state.
3.  Anarchy following the French Revolution nearly caused the breakdown of the French state and society.
4. The lack of peace and order encourages separatists to engage in anti-state activities.
5. Peace and order are prerequisites for institution building and the economic development of the country.