Which of the following represents a latent function performed by the government?

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3 Jul 2019
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Latent functions are the unintended or hidden consequences of an institution's actions. While public education and health care are manifest functions of government, the rise of administrative elites is a latent function that emerges indirectly from governmental operations. War, on the other hand, is a distinct function, often considered manifest or explicit.

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