To Help Students Understand Why Governments Are Needed and What

question 10

Multiple Choice

To help students understand why governments are needed and what they do for people, the authors of this text recommend developing instruction around the basic idea that

• A)public policies and citizenship behaviors typically reflect the stated ideals of a democratic republican form of government.
• B)the "common good" is typically strengthened through governmentally approved single points of view.
• C)tax money is collected to pay for services that support the common good as well as make money for the people.
• D)governments provide facilities and services that people need, but are too big in scope and expense to provide for themselves.

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Definitions:

Illegal Exchanges

Transactions that violate the law, such as the trade of banned substances or services.

Gasoline Prices

The cost per unit of gasoline, determined by various factors including crude oil prices, taxes, supply and demand, and refining costs.

Efficiency

The extent to which resources are used in the best way possible to produce goods and services, minimizing waste and costs.

Shortages

A situation where the demand for a product exceeds its supply at a particular price, often leading to increased prices.