Asked by Samuel MacArthur on Jun 17, 2024

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In the United Kingdom, the government owns the British Broadcasting Corporation, or BBC, which is the world's largest television and radio broadcasting service. This tells you that the United Kingdom is

A) an example of pure socialism.
B) deregulated.
C) partially socialist.
D) totally capitalist.

Partially Socialist

A term that describes a society or economic system that incorporates elements of socialism within a broader capitalist framework, combining government intervention with market freedom.

Pure Socialism

An economic and political system where the government or the community as a whole owns and controls the means of production, distribution, and exchange with the aim of equal wealth distribution and the elimination of classes.

  • Understand the distinguishing features and definitions of economic systems such as capitalism, socialism, and communism.
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Danny CheekJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The ownership of BBC by the government indicates partial socialism, where the government owns or controls some essential industries and services such as healthcare, education, and broadcasting, while other sectors are left to the private sector to operate under capitalism.