Question

question 43 of 50
which of the following functions of government means that the government protects its people and territories from threats?
○ resolve conflict
○ provide services
○ provide for the public good
○ ensure national security
○ maintain order
question 44 of 50
a government must maintain order; this means it
○ provides public education.
○ tries to make decisions that benefit the greater good of a larger population.
○ creates and enforces laws.
○ provides a justice system that allows individuals to present and resolve conflicts.
○ provides monetary support to disabled individuals.

Explanation:

Question 43

To determine the correct function of government that involves protecting people and territories from threats, we analyze each option:

• "resolve conflict" focuses on settling disputes, not protection from threats.
• "provide services" refers to offering public services like education or healthcare, not threat protection.
• "provide for the public good" is about actions benefiting the public, not threat protection.
• "ensure national security" is defined as protecting a nation's people and territories from external or internal threats, which matches the description.
• "maintain order" is about enforcing laws to keep peace within the country, not threat protection.

To find the correct action for a government maintaining order, we analyze each option:

• "provides public education" is a service, not related to maintaining order.
• "tries to make decisions that benefit the greater good" is about public good, not order.
• "creates and enforces laws" is a key way governments maintain order by setting rules and ensuring compliance.
• "provides a justice system to resolve conflicts" is part of conflict resolution, not the core of maintaining order (which is about law enforcement).
• "provides monetary support to disabled individuals" is a welfare service, not related to order.

Answer:

D. ensure national security

Question 44