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Question: What should be the primary role of governemnt?
#1
To initiate a radical redistribution of wealth
 
#2
To help those less fortunate
 
#3
To protect the people from foriegn threats
 
#4
Should be minimal
 
#5
To protect the wealthy and priviledged
 
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Junior Chimp
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« on: September 09, 2005, 12:52:10 PM »

The federal government's duties are spelled out in the constitution. Essentially that consists of the following:
Defense
The federal justice system
The Post office
The Treasury
The Patent office
The Mint
Treaties
Regulate interstate commerce and trade with foreign nations


...and collect income tax (16th amendment) Smiley
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