Under the Freedom of Information Act, Who Has Access to the Records

question 61

Multiple Choice

Under the Freedom of Information Act, who has access to the records of the federal government?

• A) government employees
• B) the public
• C) screened researchers
• D) politicians

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Definitions:

Nonrival

A property of a good or service where its consumption by one individual does not reduce availability for others, often found in public goods.

Private Good

A good that is both excludable and rivalrous, meaning it can only be used by one person at a time, and access to it can be restricted.

Excludable

A characteristic of a good or service that allows owners or producers to prevent others from using it without permission or payment.

Rival

An entity competing against another in the same market, striving for a greater share of assets, customers, or recognition.