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A night-watchman state, also referred to as a minimal state or minarchy, whose proponents are known as minarchists, is a model of a state that is limited and minimal, whose functions depend on libertarian theory.
Minarchism is a political philosophy that prefers a minimal state such as a night-watchman state to protect people from aggression, theft, breach of contract and fraud with the military, police and courts. This may also include fire departments, prisons and other functions. [6] The welfare state is another form within the spectrum of statism.
Another watchman from over the river in Southwark took advantage of the tricky situation people suddenly found themselves in if they stumbled into the watch, 'demanding money [from them] for passing the watch'. [24] A common complaint in the 1690s was that watchmen were inadequately armed.
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Militias with a statewide presence [A]; Name State Ref. Arizona Border Recon [B]: Arizona [9] [10] [11]Arizona Liberty Guard Arizona [12]Arizona State Militia Arizona [13]Southern Arizona Militia
Watchman (law enforcement), a member of a group who provided law enforcement; Picket (military), a person on watch for enemy action; Lookout, a sailor responsible for watchkeeping aboard ship; Security guard, a person who watches over and protects property, assets, or peoples