Daddy State

     If you  want your government to regulate social behavior and to protect citizens even from themselves, you might prefer a daddy state.  This paternalistic style implies that citizens with too much freedom may make selfish and immoral decisions.
     Often this style of leadership claims its authority from the biggest Daddy of all and uses religion as a basis for making laws.  Faith-based subsidies and vouchers are often presented as the "cure" for public education.  Marriage is defined in the most traditional way as only valid between a man and a woman.  Women need to have their freedom limited when it comes to controlling their own bodies and using contraception.
     Citizens would never want a government of Big Brother monitoring social behavior and punishing citizens who broke the rules.  Today, however, some politicians think government needs to set the rules based on Father Knows Best.