In most Western European nations, the government owns and operates large parts of the economy.

A tax reduction or exemption granted by a local government to an industry or business in exchange for a perceived benefit to the community is

a. government mandate. b. tax abatement. c. annexation. d. public debt. e. user fee.

In the British system of government, which of the following bears responsibility for key executive decisions?

a. The House of Commons b. The House of Lords c. The cabinet d. The judiciary