According to Rawls's theory of justice, what does the maximin principle require the government to prioritize?

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Increase the overall happiness of the entire populationEnhance the welfare of the least advantaged individuals in societyReduce the gap between wealthy and poor citizensPromote individual economic liberty by limiting government regulationLower the advantages enjoyed by the most privileged members of society

Explanation

Rawls's maximin criterion directs that justice should focus on improving the conditions of those who are worst off in society, ensuring their well-being is maximized rather than simply increasing total societal utility or reducing inequality.