The Concept of the Welfare State, in Which the Government

question 4

Multiple Choice

The concept of the welfare state, in which the government guarantees every individual medical care, education, and a guaranteed income from "cradle to grave", is used in which of the following countries?

• A) The United States and Mexico
• B) Great Britain and Sweden
• C) Russia and Ukraine
• D) Germany and Austria
• E) South Africa and Ethiopia

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