Question

Which of the following best describes the purpose of government?

(1 point)
Responses

to make trade deals with other countries
to make trade deals with other countries

to maintain law and order in a country
to maintain law and order in a country

to ensure everyone has a job
to ensure everyone has a job

to determine the boundaries between countries

Answer 1

The option that best describes the purpose of government is **to maintain law and order in a country**. While other options may be functions or activities that governments engage in, maintaining law and order is a fundamental purpose of government.