The correct answer is <span>gathering statistics to calculate the gross domestic product. Gathering statistics and calculating the nation's output is important as it gives an indicator of the health of the economy and the citizens at large. This can assist in making of decisions to improve the welfare of the citizens.</span>
Enough power so that it could have and sustain a legislative body, the main governing body, a judge court, the military body.
PLUS:
taxes: funds for the gov't
obeying laws: gov't will receive more power over people if they obey (and money)
This is something that has to come from you because you might not think like others.