In 1956, Congress passed the Federal-Aid Highway Act, which created tens of thousands of miles of interstate highways throughout the United States. These highways have been used by not only private citizens, but also for the expansion of business. What government responsibility was Congress addressing with the passage of this law?

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Responses

protection of property

protection of property

regulation of markets

regulation of markets

provision of public services

provision of public services

levying of taxes

levying of taxes

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The government responsibility that Congress was addressing with the passage of the Federal-Aid Highway Act in 1956 is the provision of public services. The creation of interstate highways is a public service that facilitates transportation, commerce, and connectivity across the country.