According to functionalist theory, what is the primary role of the state?

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to preserve social orderto safeguard the interests of the eliteto defend private ownershipto uphold the natural condition of society

Explanation

Functionalists view the state primarily as an institution that ensures social stability and order (Option A). They do not emphasize the state as a protector of elite interests (B), private property (C), or the natural state of society (D).