Which of the following does a government provide as part of a safety net for the people?

a. general elections every four years

c. a strong military defense

b. unemployment compensation

d. regulation of commerce

Correct answer choice is:

b. Unemployment compensation

Unemployment compensation is paid by the state to jobless employees who have lost their jobs because of temporary suspension or permanent termination or spending in response to economic difficulty. Unemployment compensation is supposed to supply a source of financial gain for unemployed staff till they will get a new job. It is also referred to as state insurance or state advantages.

In many western nations, it would be "b. unemployment compensation" that the government provides as part of a safety net for the people, since it is not in the best interest of society to have people unemployed.