Question

Which statement best develops the argument defending why states should prioritize spending on hospitals and health care?(1 point)
Responses

Citizens often vote for spending on hospitals and health care to be prioritized.
Citizens often vote for spending on hospitals and health care to be prioritized.

The funding of hospitals and health care is part of the executive branch’s nondiscretionary spending.
The funding of hospitals and health care is part of the executive branch’s nondiscretionary spending.

It is the job of the state to provide for the welfare of its citizens, which includes ensuring access to hospitals and health-care programs.
It is the job of the state to provide for the welfare of its citizens, which includes ensuring access to hospitals and health-care programs.

Governors are required by state legislatures to include hospital and health-care funding in their budget proposals.
Governors are required by state legislatures to include hospital and health-care funding in their budget proposals.

Answer 1

It is the job of the state to provide for the welfare of its citizens, which includes ensuring access to hospitals and health-care programs.

Reason: This gives a clear normative justification — a government responsibility to protect citizens' welfare and public health — which directly supports prioritizing health-care spending.