Which of the Following Most Clearly Distinguishes Government from a Private

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most clearly distinguishes government from a private business?

• A) Production of goods and services-private businesses produce things; governments do not.
• B) The power to tax.
• C) The hiring of law enforcement employees to protect property rights.
• D) Selfishness-the owners and managers of private businesses are selfish; government officials are not.

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