Question

Socialist countries are some Socialist countries are sometimes called welfare states because _____.

a.the state provides many social services
b.wealth is controlled by private enterprise
c.all citizens receive welfare from the government
d.taxes are lowtimes called welfare states because

Answer 1

A. the state provides many social services.

Answer 2

The correct answer is a.the state provides many social services

This is quite common in European countries for example. The state provides high quality healthcare and education at no cost, that is, the cost of it is regulated through taxes and the state budget encompasses these services. This is unlike the US where people have to take care of their own education and their own healthcare.