Ch. 4-3: Government Regulation and Assistance

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason that the government would regulate utilities?

• to keep prices fair

• conserve resources

• to avoid overcrowding of utility facilities

• to monopolize a resource

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the ways the government assist business?

• Taxing businesses

• employing workers

• providing demographic data

• buying goods and services

Multiple Choice

True or False. The government borrows money from businesses to cover the costs of services.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Antitrust laws are designed to 

• reduce utility rates

• lower taxes

• create more jobs

• maintain competition

Multiple Choice

A(n) ______ tax is a common source of revenue for state and local governments.

• sales

• import

• gift

• unemployment

Multiple Choice

True or False. A monopoly is never a benefit to consumers

• True

• False