What Is the Main Function of Government in a Nation

question 100

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of government in a nation?

• A) enforcing strict laws to ensure that there is no crime, no matter the cost of doing so
• B) making sure there is stability and order within the nation and to protect its citizens
• C) keeping citizens subdued enough so as to infringe upon their rights without worry of revolt
• D) establishing a standing military to protect the citizens of a nation from foreign threats

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Definitions:

Overhead Costs

Expenses not directly tied to production but necessary for running the business, such as rent, utilities, and insurance.

Manufacturing Activities

Operations involved in the production of goods, including assembling raw materials, machining, and finishing products.

Manufacturing Overhead Costs

Indirect costs related to manufacturing that are not directly tied to specific products, such as maintenance, utilities, and management salaries.

Overhead Application

The process of assigning overhead costs to specific cost objects such as products or departments.