Question

Match the statements with the economic functions of government.

The government takes measures to ensure the economy benefits as many Americans as possible.

The government protects consumers and protects a competitive capitalist system.

The government provides goods and services that may be used by many at the same time without reducing the benefit.

The government collects money from citizens in the form of taxes and gives it to others in need in the form of various programs.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
Here are the matched statements with the corresponding economic functions of government:

1. **The government takes measures to ensure the economy benefits as many Americans as possible.**
- **Function:** Promoting economic stability and growth.

2. **The government protects consumers and protects a competitive capitalist system.**
- **Function:** Regulating and enforcing laws to maintain fair competition.

3. **The government provides goods and services that may be used by many at the same time without reducing the benefit.**
- **Function:** Providing public goods.

4. **The government collects money from citizens in the form of taxes and gives it to others in need in the form of various programs.**
- **Function:** Redistributing income through social welfare programs.