Privatization refers to the process of
a. the government taking over existing private companies that are often given monopoly status.
b. minimal government involvement in regulation of the economy and little social welfare spending.
c. government ownership of the means of production and government control of economic decisions.
d. selling government-owned enterprises to the general public or to foreign investors.
e. the government developing its own companies that are often given monopoly status.
D
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a. The delegates were less concerned with individual rights than with making government more effective. b. The Framers assumed that gender-neutral language would include political rights for women. c. Most women were apolitical and focused on matters other than politics. d. The delegates believed that women did not have any interest in government.
Which of these best describes "Main Street" Californians?
A. great access to health care, and stable jobs that are mostly in information technology B. middle-class Americans employed in service and office sectors; income mostly covers housing and health care C. lowest human development scores D. one-third of children live in poverty