Halfren, a County in the State of Halizona, Is Extremely

Multiple Choice

Halfren, a county in the state of Halizona, is extremely earthquake-prone.The governor of Halizona set up a committee to study the effects of past earthquakes on Halfren and the possible methods that could be used to minimize damage and loss of life.The committee found that a new technique of using steel reinforcements in building columns would help reduce overall damages.The findings were put to a debate at the local town hall, where it was accepted by a majority of the residents of Halfren.The state government then passed a law making it mandatory to use the new steel-reinforced columns while constructing new buildings in Halfren.Which of the following function of the law did the state government of Halizona exhibit in this case?

A) promoting social justice
B) maximizing individual freedom
C) shaping moral standards
D) facilitating orderly change