Question

select the correct answer.
imagine that an exchange student from china visits your class. while your teacher discusses how the united states has a limited government, the chinese student raises his hand and asks why the government has limited power. which point best highlights why the us government has limited power?
a. a limited government means citizens pay fewer taxes.

b. a limited government helps people avoid breaking the law.

c. a limited government protects individual freedoms.

d. a limited government prevents businesses from being too powerful.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A limited government does not primarily mean citizens pay fewer taxes. Taxation policies are more about revenue and economic factors, not the core of limited government.
• Option B: Helping people avoid breaking the law is the role of law enforcement and the legal system, not a defining feature of a limited government.
• Option C: A key aspect of a limited government (like in the US) is the protection of individual freedoms (e.g., through the Bill of Rights, separation of powers to prevent government overreach). This aligns with the purpose of limiting government power to safeguard citizens' liberties.
• Option D: Preventing businesses from being too powerful is related to antitrust laws or regulatory policies, not the fundamental reason for a limited government (which is about government power over citizens, not business regulation as a primary goal).

Answer:

C. A limited government protects individual freedoms.