Question

In which of the following ways do governments spend money to meet public needs? Check all that apply.

by protecting the public
by arming the public
by providing health care
by supporting education
by building roads and bridges

Answer 1

Choose all that apply:

- ✔ by protecting the public — yes (police, fire, national defense)
- ✖ by arming the public — no (governments arm defense forces, not generally the public)
- ✔ by providing health care — yes (public health programs, Medicaid, Medicare)
- ✔ by supporting education — yes (public schools, grants)
- ✔ by building roads and bridges — yes (infrastructure)