Question

26.
The following cartoon shows people protesting economic policy decisions in the United States.



Which of the following statements would the protesters most likely agree with?

Select TWO correct answers.

Select A
"Social welfare is the primary responsibility of the government!"

Select B
"More economic competition leads to more efficiency and innovation!"

Select C
"Too much government involvement hurts the free market economic system!"

Select D
"Governments are the most equipped to allocate necessary resources!"

Select E
"The government should enact more fiscal policies to stabilize the market!"

Answer 1

B and C.

Explanation: The protesters are expressing pro–free-market views — opposing heavy government intervention (C) and supporting competition as a way to increase efficiency and innovation (B).