Which of the following illustrates government acting as a referee?
A)taxing high income persons
B)enforcing contract provisions between buyer and seller
C)buying new weapons for defense
D)mailing checks to social security recipients
E)collecting data on imports and exports

Question

Which of the following illustrates government acting as a referee?
A)taxing high income persons 
B)enforcing contract provisions between buyer and seller 
C)buying new weapons for defense 
D)mailing checks to social security recipients 
E)collecting data on imports and exports

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the government enforces contract provisions between buyer and seller, they are acting as a referee by ensuring the rules are followed and disputes are resolved fairly. The other options involve the government's role in providing public goods, redistributing income, and collecting information, but do not necessarily involve refereeing.

Which of the Following Illustrates Government Acting as a Referee