Since the government derives its powers and authority directly from the people, it also has an obligation to serve its citizens and do everything to promote their interests. Such is the Social Contract between the people and the State. But the true meaning of this sacred bond has often become diluted and distorted. In many cases, the concept was used to serve the interests of those in power rather than their electorate. Governments have enacted laws to sustain their own power rather than to empower the people who put them in office. Many authorities are often under delusion that what is best for themselves is best for the country. Rather, it has to be the vice versa that is correct: only what is best for the country will be best for themselves.