In Wisconsin, the way the state has balanced its budget led to large protests. Certain interest groups claimed that they have borne an unfair amount of the financial burden. These citizens are claiming the budget lacks ______, one of the criteria used to evaluate policies.
A) effectiveness
B) efficiency
C) equity
D) administrative feasibility

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Equity refers to fairness or impartiality, particularly in the distribution of resources or benefits. The protesters' claim that they have borne an unfair amount of the financial burden suggests the budget lacks equity. This means that the budget is not being distributed fairly among all citizens or interest groups.

In Wisconsin, the Way the State Has Balanced Its Budget