Question

"Government is taking 40 percent of the GDP (all the goods and services produced in the country in a year). And that's at the state, local, and federal level… At some point, you cease being a free economy, and you become a government (command) economy. And we've got to stop that."—Mitt Romney

What kind of economy would this speaker most likely favor?

An economy where decisions are primarily made by lawmakers with voter input
An economy where decisions are made by the government
An economy where decisions are primarily made by the wealthiest members of society
An economy where decisions are primarily made by individuals

Answer 1

Am I right with D?

Answer 2

@ihelpuuhelpme

Answer 3

Yes, you are correct.

As the quote says, "you cease being a free economy".

This easily eliminates answer choices A,B, and C!

A free economy is an economy that has minimum governmental restrictions.

Answer 4

Thank you

Answer 5

You're Welcome!