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Many people are willing to suffer in order for the greater good. They feel that if their efforts and suffering can improve the lives of countless people, then their suffering was worth it.
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So in a student government, the main purpose why it is establish is to empower the rights of the students as well as to encourage unity. Given that the little prince is the president, the school program which focuses on friendship and camaraderie would be more on team building activities. Hope this answers your question.