Which of the following is a function of the U.S.federal government?

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Providing the legal and social framework for economic activity is a function of the federal government, as outlined in the Constitution.

Answer: B, C, D, and E are incorrect 
 Distributing private goods and services, deciding for whom firms should produce goods and services, deciding how much to produce of private goods and services, and determining what wages firms will pay their workers are not functions of the federal government in a market economy. These decisions are typically made by individuals and firms in the private sector, while the government provides the legal and social framework for these activities.

Which of the Following Is a Function of the U