Question

As you read the following scenario, think about how the government is involved in what Kimberly uses and

encounters.
Kimberly has just left her job after a long day and is heading to the airport to go out of town for the weekend.
She gets in her brand-new car and heads for the interstate. As soon as she gets on the interstate, she realizes
that there is more traffic than usual. So, she turns
on the radio to hear the traffic report. Later, she realizes that
she's running out of fuel and stops at a gas station. She uses her credit card to pay for the gas. Expecting more
traffic, she runs into the gas station and buys bottled water by paying cash. She reaches the airport barely on
time and quickly goes through the security checkpoint. Finally, she boards the plane and, given her hectic day,
falls asleep before takeoff.
List all the ways the government was involved in Kimberly's evening activities.

FROM PLATO ECON

Answer 1

One possible answer may look like this:

new car—The government protects her property rights.
interstate—The government provides public goods, such as highways.
radio—The Federal Communications Commission regulates airwaves.
credit card—The government ensures consumer protection.
cash—The government issues currency.
bottled water—The Food and Drug Administration regulates bottled drinking water.
airport security check—The Transportation Security Administration manages national security.
airplane flight—The Federal Aviation Administration regulates commercial aviation.

Edmentum sample answer

Answer 2

In this particular activity, Kimberly encountered various things and services controlled by the government in various ways.

The airport is under the aviation department of the government

A new car is personal property that is protected under government property rights.

The government provides public goods, such as highways so the interstate road is under this

The Federal Communications Commission regulates airwaves and spectrum for TV and radio. the government ensures consumer protection such as credit card information.

The government issues currency so cash is also a government asset.

Fuel is also regulated by petroleum authorities of the government. The Food and Drug Administration regulates bottled drinking water.

The Federal Aviation Administration regulates commercial aviation controls air flight. The Transportation Security Administration manages national security such as airport security