The Central Question in Determining Whether a Good Is Public

question 60

Multiple Choice

The central question in determining whether a good is public or private is whether

• A)We have the technical capability to exclude nonpayers.
• B)We have the political will to exclude nonpayers.
• C)Free riding is considered immoral.
• D)It is ethical to provide the good.

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Definitions:

Binding Precedents

Legal decisions or rulings that must be followed by lower courts within the same jurisdiction in future cases with similar circumstances.

Social Security Administration

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Equal Protection Clause

Part of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, requiring states to provide equal protection under the law to all persons.

Fourth Amendment

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