How Does Mill Contribute To The Government's Utility?

He then goes on about how important government machinery is and how the political structure of the government contributes to it's utility. Government machinery includes bureaucratic departments, parliament, voting systems and jury duty. Mill proposed the idea that the more public participation there is, the more effective a government is. According to Mill, when people engage in politics, they express their opinions and challenge the actions of the government which can lead to healthy opposition against the leader. Elected leaders work harder when they feel threatened. Mill also says that the general interest is better promoted when the people are directly involved and protect their own selves. Representatives know that the people appointed
Mill says, "Not even a religious principle of passive obedience and divine right would long ward off the consequences of such a position." It tells us how the citizens do have liberty but it can be taken away at any time. Will of the public can go against the official but it is easier for the officials to suppress the general public than the public to pressurize the government. Mill emphasis on the fact that it is not hard for a government to put down opposition and reduce public participation. In opposition Mill offers the solution of weighted voting which means suffrage will be extended and a more efficient government will be formed. He also says that suffrage should not be handed down to anyone if he is not well educated as educated people are more likely to make better decisions. He also says that basic education should be necessary for all, especially for those who want to vote as universal education precedes universal enfranchisement. Mill further explains this theory by saying that the people who are educated will have better judgment hence they will vote for candidate that are more likely to work towards the progression of the