In the United States, government - federal, state, and local - participates in answering the basic economic questions in some ways. For each of the government programs or laws listed, identify which of the three questions are being answered by the government instead of the market.

If a program or law answers more than one question, indicate all that apply. If it only answers part of the question, put a "P" in the space provided; otherwise, use an "X."

Law or Program	What	How	for Whom
The federal government owns and operates public housing projects, providing low-cost housing to low-income families.	.	.	.
State governments fund universities and colleges and offer reduced tuition prices to their own residents.	.	.	.
The federal government provides cash payments to those over 65 under the Social Security program.	.	.	.
Local governments have zoning laws that specify legally acceptable uses of land in different areas.	.	.	.
The federal and state governments have pollution control laws that direct polluters to use certain types of fuels and pollution control equipment.	.	.	.

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