Which of the following is NOT a function of government?
AMaintenance of law and order
BProvision of social services
CDetermination of individual religious beliefsCORRECT
DDefence of the territorial integrity of the state
GCEGovernmentBasic Concepts of Government2021
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
In a democratic state, the determination of individual religious beliefs is a matter of personal freedom and conscience, guaranteed under fundamental human rights. Government functions include maintaining order, providing social services, and defending the state, but it cannot legitimately dictate citizens' private religious convictions.
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