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PSIC 2019 · Section
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Public Administration And Defense; Compulsory Social Security

This section covers activities related to public administration and defense, including the implementation and interpretation of laws, management of government programs, and compulsory social security activities. It encompasses various governmental functions but does not include activities classified under other sections, even if performed by public entities.

Includes

  • Enactment and judicial interpretation of laws and regulations
  • Administration of programs based on laws
  • Legislative activities
  • Taxation
  • National defense
  • Public order and safety
  • Immigration services
  • Foreign affairs
  • Administration of government programs
  • Compulsory social security activities

Excludes

  • Teaching activities, which are classified under Section P P
  • Administration of prisons or military hospitals, which are classified under Section Q Q
  • Activities classified elsewhere in PSIC, even if carried out by public entities

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