Question 1 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1
Think about whether access to sugary beverages should be regulated.It may not seem like a political question, but how a person answers it may be affected by political ideology.For example, which statement is most aligned with a conservative or libertarian perspective?
Answer
A
Legislators should ban the drinks to protect citizens’ health.
B
Government needs to regulate the beverage maker for producing an unhealthy product.
C
Elected officials need to fund programs that educate students about their health.
D
Government regulation is not the best way to solve this problem.
Explanation
A conservative or libertarian perspective generally favors limiting government involvement and giving individuals and businesses more freedom to make their own choices. Banning drinks, regulating the maker, or funding government education programs all involve government action. So the statement that government regulation is not the best solution—choice D—best fits that perspective.
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