Why is a good moral people required for good government?

For me, to define this question first I have to figure out what moral people are. The definition of moral is; good, honest, just, decent, and virtuous; a moral person does not lie or steel. To me that means a moral person believes in his/her ideals and tries his/her best to reach them, they have integrity and are honest and willing to do the right thing. They do what is right not what is easy.

Now to define why moral people are required for good government. Well for one thing laws would be bad because they must define the right thing to do and what will help people, if there weren't moral people to make those laws they will fail, and our country will, too. Moral people also must be in existence so that government can continue doing the right thing and elect a good president, as well as governors and representatives for the states and the country. And to explain and make deals and to promote America and Americas well being. That is how I would explain why moral people are required for good government.