The citizens of a small city have been eager to see more green space in their environment. There are several abandoned lots that activists think could be turned into community gardens or parks for people to freely enjoy.

Question

Use the passage to answer the question. For the additional green spaces to be considered public services, what must be true?
a. The local government uses tax money to create them
b. A national business provides funding for some of the spaces.
c. People who purchase season passes to the spaces get access.
d. Citizens hold a fundraiser to pay for the project.

Answer 1

For the additional green spaces to be considered public services, the most relevant option would be:

a. The local government uses tax money to create them.

Public services are typically funded and maintained by the government for the common good, which aligns with the use of tax money.