1. A government fulfills a protective function when it
a. taxes some citizens in order to provide income transfers to others.
b. provides funds for flood control projects and builds highways.
c. prevents illegal seizure of private property.
d. established and enforces minimum wage laws.
2. Which of the following is the best example of a public good?
a. an amusement park like Disney World
b. a civic center owned and operated by the government
c. a state university
d. a regional flood control project