Until the late 18th century, few governments had ever performed an accurate census.

If a government doesn't perform, people can get agitated pretty quickly.

Wasting 25 years on an issue this important shows how poorly our government performs.

But a government must perform two basic functions: protect its people and settle disputes.

I want to hear more about how we can root out these problems and make government perform better for you.

He fails to note that governments, not individuals, perform most killings.

The government performs many other useful services too numerous to mention, but you see my point.

And this government has performed badly on so many counts.

The government has not performed a formal appraisal of the island yet.

"What people really want to hear is how this government is performing," he said.