Which of the Following Most Clearly Distinguishes Government from a Private

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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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