The basic purpose of setting up a state is to?

GOVERNMENT
WAEC 2018

The basic purpose of setting up a state is to?

  • A. maintain law and order
  • B. protect foreign interest
  • C. Promote development
  • D. provide social facilities

Correct Answer: A. maintain law and order

Explanation

A state is a political organization with a centralized government that maintains a monopoly by use of force within a certain geographical territory. It must be able to maintain law and order, enforce obedient from its citizens and defend its territoery from external / internal attacks when the need arises.



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