Roy Johnson is running for the Illinois State Legislature on the platform of "Make Illinois Stronger." The most controversial position taken by the candidate is his desire to replace tax-exempt status with merit-based tax vouchers. If this effort is successful, the Illinois budget will be increased by $13 billion dollars annually, while forcing over 600 public health-focused non-profit organizations to cease operation. During a press conference, Candidate Johnson stated, "If Illinois is ever going to have a thriving Illinois economy, we must start rewarding those who contribute financially and stop giving money away." Candidate Johnson's opponent George Riley is running on the platform, "Caring not Cash." Which of the following philosophies of caring would help Mr. Riley explain why voters should cast a vote in his favor?

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A.Incorrect. Ethics is a relational concept and deals with what is good or right and what is evil or wrong.
B.Correct. In the areas of political science and government, caring entails a move from progressivism to stewardship. Eliminating tax-exempt status that forces the closure of public health-focused non-profit organizations is the perfect philosophy of caring to help Candidate Riley counter his opponent's platform.
C.Incorrect. Caring and philosophy deals with the study of meaning and would not directly counter candidate Johnson's platform.
D.Incorrect. The economic impact on care is certainly a factor for both candidates; however, the scenario describes political influence, which relates to caring as an organizational culture.

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