Question

fewer agree keeping order through the rule of law
protecting individual rights and freedoms more
today the american government does
things than it did in the past. most
people on certain basic purposes of
american government, such as using the rule of law to keep order. but people often
disagree on what kinds of laws should be passed.

sometimes there is a conflict between the purposes of government. for
example, some people believe the government should pass laws to force businesses
to reduce pollution. this is an example of government
. but other people believe the
government should allow people to run businesses the way they want to, even if
there is pollution. this is an example of government
. people have many ways to affect the
way government fulfills its purposes, including voting for leaders who share their

Explanation:

1. First blank: American government's scope has expanded, so "more" fits (compares to past).
2. Second blank: "agree" as people concur on basic government purposes.
3. Third blank: Reducing pollution relates to "keeping order through the rule of law" (regulatory law).
4. Fourth blank: Allowing business freedom relates to "protecting individual rights and freedoms".

Answer:

1. more
2. agree
3. keeping order through the rule of law
4. protecting individual rights and freedoms