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What is the purpose of the Police?

  1. To govern the state

  2. To make the laws

  3. To keep people safe and enforce the law

  4. To settle disputes

The correct answer is: To keep people safe and enforce the law

The purpose of the police is to keep people safe and enforce the law. Option A is incorrect because the police do not govern the state; they uphold the laws created by the government. Option B is also incorrect because while the police do play a role in enforcing the law, they do not have the power to create or make laws. Option D is incorrect because while the police may assist in settling disputes, this is not their primary purpose. Their main responsibility is to keep the peace, protect citizens, and enforce the law.