State six functions of government in a state.

Explanation

Functions of government in a state:                                                                                                                                                                       

  (i)Defence and Security:This is the preservation of lives and property of the citizens and the defense of the nation against foreign attack.

(ii) Maintenance of law and order: Maintains law and order in the state.

(iii) Maintenance of unity: Uniting all ethnic groups, all sections, and all people of different religious beliefs into astable, harmonious and peaceful community.

(iv) Settlement of disputes:Settles disputes between individuals, groups and government.

(v) Social welfare: This is the provision of education, medical and health services, pipe-borne water to the people.

(vi) Provision of infrastructure: Construction and maintenance or roads and bridges, electricity, communication system, etc.

(vii) Economic functions: Ensures economic growth, boosts industrialization and agricultural development, regulates and controls the economy.

(viii) Political functions: Establishes machinery for smooth and peaceful change of government through the conduct of regular, free and fair elections.

(ix) Foreign relations: The promotion of friendly inter-state relations and co-operation, international trade and maintenance of world peace.

(x) Raising of public revenue: imposition of taxes, fines, fees, earnings, etc in order to get funds for its services.

(xi) Law making: Makes laws to regulate social behaviour.

(xii) Provision of jobs: Provides job opportunities for citizens in a state.

(xiii) Formulation and implementation of policies.

(xiv) Protection of fundamental human rights.