The oldest objective of government is:

a. supporting economic growth.

b. guaranteeing the security of citizens.

c. preserving the state of nature.

d. promoting social equality.

e. maintaing power.

b. guaranteeing the security of citizens.

Explanation:

The oldest objective of government is centered on the safety and security of the territory governed and the citizens withing the territory.

Promoting social equity, maintaining power are some objectives developed as governments became better organized.

However, the foundation of government at inception was the protection of citizens.

The right answer is b. guaranteeing the security of citizens.

B. Guaranteeing the security of citizens.

Explanation:

Without peace and orderliness in the state, government cannot function. When there is chaos in the state, government objectives, such as supporting economic growth, promoting social equality and maintaining power, cannot be pursue. There must be safety of lives and property of the citizens first before government can line up other objectives to pursue. So the oldest objective of government is guaranteeing the security of citizens.