The broad, basic definition of government given by the text is
a. the use of force to benefit an elite.
b. legitimate use of force within specified geographic boundaries to control human behavior.
c. citizens participating in community decisions.
d. taking from each according to his or her ability and giving to each according to need.
e. leaders controlling power and authority.
Answer: b. legitimate use of force within specified geographic boundaries to control human behavior.
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