It is inherent to human nature to crave power and likewise, to want to obey. Though these two characteristics may seem contradictory, I believe they are consistent with the foundations of government in general terms. Governments essentially support the "power in numbers" cliché; for what may be impossible for an individual to accomplish alone, may be conceivable, and even simple, for the organized, hierarchical institution of a government. Yet with great power undoubtedly comes opposition and conflict; in the face of change and development, certain values must be sacrificed. Freedom, order and equality are three principles that every government strives to uphold, though each in varying degrees. It is a constant struggle to achieve an appropriate balance of these principles; there are drastically alternating views between whole nations across the globe (democracy vs. communism), and even within a giv...