WAEC Government 2013 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following is not an acceptable function of government?

A. Defence
B. SubversionCorrect
C. Embarking on public enlightenment
D. Providing social amenities

Explanation

Functions of government include defence of the state against foreign invasion, enlightening the public about their rights and public policy, and provision of social amenities. Governments do not engage in the act of subversion (at least openly), which is the attempt to weaken or destroyed the governments of other states.

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