Question

what is government? *
o the process by which public officials are elected to and removed from office
o the laws that protect peoples’ rights and ensure the safety of a state’s citizens
o the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies

which of the following lists the three basic powers a government must have? * 3 points
o legislative power, executive power, judicial power
o executive power, legislative power, military power
o economic power, judicial power, legislative power

Explanation:

1. A government is defined as the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies. The first option is about the electoral - process, and the second option is about laws rather than the government itself.
2. The three basic powers a government must have are legislative (to make laws), executive (to enforce laws), and judicial (to interpret laws). Military power is often part of the executive - branch's functions in many systems, and economic power is not one of the fundamental three powers compared to the others.

Answer:

1. the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies
2. legislative power, executive power, judicial power