Which of the following is a basic function of government?

a. maintaining a navy

b. taxing the citizens

c. creating public parks

d. ensuring national security

D. Ensuring national security

Explanation:

The government’s goal is to protect the citizens of the country and this means making sure there is national security to protect against any threats or enemies.

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the tariff was created to protect industry in the northern part of the united states. industries in the north were being driven out of business by imported goods that were priced at a low rate. the goal was to protect these industries   by taxing the goods.