Question

the government defines, establishes, and ______ property rights.

• discourages
• disallows
• enforces

Explanation:

The sentence describes core government functions related to property rights. Defining and establishing rights requires a follow-up action that upholds those rights. "Discourages" and "disallows" contradict the purpose of formalizing property rights, while "enforces" aligns with the government's role in protecting and upholding the rights it defines.

Answer:

enforces