Final answer:
The question seems to explore the varied roles of government in society, such as law and order, social support, resource distribution, and foreign policy goals, but lacks context to definitively state which of the proposed roles (regulating, promoting, funding, banning) is not a government function for the unspecified 'above-highlighted words'.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question refers to the role of the government in society and touches upon different aspects such as functionalism's views on government, cultural sanctions, governmental support of certain groups, and goals of U.S. foreign policy. When discussing what was the role of the government in ensuring the above-highlighted words, it seems the question is assessing the various purposes and actions a government might undertake in relation to society's needs and the nation's goals.
Points to consider include maintaining law and order, meeting social needs, ensuring the fair distribution of resources, directing the society, regulating behavior, supporting workers and industries, protecting the environment, and advancing national defense, as well as keeping the country safe in international relations. These are broad functions, which may involve regulating usage, promoting understanding, funding research, or banning the use of certain things depending on the context. However, the question does not provide enough context to determine which of the roles listed (regulating usage, promoting understanding, etc.) is not a role of government with respect to the 'above-highlighted words' we are supposed to consider.