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Which of the following is a function that the government, rather than corporates or civil society, is uniquely placed to perform in social governance?

Making laws, setting regulatory standards and enforcing them is uniquely governmental. Only the state holds sovereign authority to legislate and compel compliance. Donations, volunteering and grassroots campaigns can be carried out by corporates or civil society, so they are not exclusive state functions.

  1. AMobilising voluntary donations from local citizens
  2. BMaking laws, setting regulatory standards and enforcing them through statutory authorityCorrect
  3. COffering employee volunteering hours for community projects
  4. DRunning grassroots awareness campaigns through volunteers

Explanation

Only the state has sovereign power to legislate, regulate and enforce, such as framing CSR rules or registration requirements for societies. Donations, volunteering and awareness work can be done by corporates or civil society organisations.

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