The Purpose of Government

To promote economic growth

To enforce religious beliefs

To maintain social equality

To protect the individual (correct)

To expand territory and conquer other nations

To prevent chaos and protect people's rights (correct)

To impose strict moral codes on society

To accumulate wealth for the ruling class

To establish a system of absolute monarchy

To escape the state of nature and ensure self-preservation (correct)

To maintain a system of direct democracy

To create a society based on communal ownership