3. |_The basic function of all governments is protection and security for its citizens.

1. Protect the Natural Rights.

Explanation:

The primary functions of government are to protect the basic human rights which include right to life, liberty and to possess property.

d.) continue to rise rapidly

well it depends i think people around the world are coming around to gay marriage. but if you are talking abortion then wow, so much to talk about. such as men thinking they have the right to choose if women can, the fact there are health concerns if the women can't get one, and many more arguments to discuss. so i would definitely say abortion would be a much more interesting topic.