Governments Become Involved in Sports Because They Often Are the Only

question 8

Multiple Choice

Governments become involved in sports because they often are the only organizations with

• A)the authority to pay high salaries to athletes.
• B)the power and capital needed to sponsor events and build major facilities.
• C)officials who do not have conflicts of interests related to sports.
• D)the legal connections needed to deal with national sports leagues.

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