Roles of Government

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Library, schools, and social services ​

​​Providing services for members of society

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​​Protecting citizens, consumers, businesses, and workers

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Private utility companies must abide by regulations made at the state and local level to look out for the public’s best interests.

​​Regulating utilities and promoting

competition

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The government offers grants, contracts, and small business loans to help get started.

​​Providing information and support to businesses

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Police, fire, emergency personnel

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spending on infrastructure projects, paying employees, buying office equipment, and maintenance of buildings

​​Buying goods and services

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administrative workers, correctional workers, service workers, human resource workers, professional workers, engineers, medical services

​​Hiring public employees

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​Governments raise revenue through different types of taxes.

​​Raising revenue

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refers to business dealings involving companies that do business in only one state.

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​Intrastate

any business conducted that involves companies in more than one state.

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​Interstate

​Types of Commerce