Which of the Following Provides the Best Example of a Public

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the best example of a public goods dilemma?

• A)conserving water during a drought
• B)donating to a public television station
• C)avoiding overfishing of a particular species
• D)matching military buildup with an unfriendly nation

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Definitions:

Free States

Historically, states in the United States that were anti-slavery and did not permit slavery within their boundaries before the Civil War.

Large States

In the context of U.S. history, refers to states with larger populations that sought greater representation in Congress during the formation of the Constitution.

Small States

Countries or regions with relatively low population and/or land area, often with limited economic or political power on the global stage.

Northern States

Refers to those states in the United States located in the North, historically known for their opposition to slavery during the Civil War era.