One of the basic functions of government is __________, which occurs when the government provides things of value to specific groups

Why might some businesses lobby for increased regulation by the federal government?

a. to lower their overall tax rate b. to gain access to federal bureaucrats who will act in their interests c. to increase their profit margins to better serve the public good d. to protect themselves from domestic and foreign competitors

__________ is a newly industrializing country that has focused primarily on trade.

A. Singapore B. South Korea C. Malaysia D. Taiwan