For each of the following scenarios involving the U. S. government, determine the primary function of government that is being served.
Microsoft, the operating system giant, was recently accused of illegal business practices aimed at significantly increasing its market share.

a. Productive function whereby the government promotes economic stability through fiscal policies
b. Productive function whereby the government maintains market competition
c. Productive function whereby the government redistributes income from rich to poor
d. Protective function whereby the government enforces property rights