[felipeko]

A functional government? Does this even exist?

[marcosdumay]

Not completely, but there are many examples that do function up to a certain point.

Also, do not confuse functional with efficient. Efficiency is at a third place way bellow fairness and efectivity on a government's priority.

[CharlesColeman]

> A functional government? Does this even exist?

Short answer: yes. Don't dismiss the good because it's not perfect.