Which of these is a top priority within the federal government?

A. providing citizens with private schools

B. creating and enforcing new state laws

C. providing the country with national security

D. monitoring illegal activity in each state

Providing the country with national security is a top priority within the federal government.

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The government of a country has many functions to be performed and the purpose of each function is to improve the welfare of the citizens of the country and for their betterment.

But the function which is utmost important for the government is to protect the citizens of the country from the other countries or any attacks by the invaders which can harm the people. The government at any cost cannot bear any attacks from other countries or any violence in the country.