JAMB Government 1983 Question 2

Question 2

Political Ideologies

Capitalism is an economic system in which

  1. A.the economy of the State is centrally planned and controlled
  2. B.private persons are permitted to undertake enterprises
  3. C.accumulation of private property is forbidden
  4. D.the means of production are owned and controlled by the State
  5. E.all big industries and the land are publicly owned for the common good
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (private persons are permitted to undertake enterprises)

Explanation

Capitalism allows private individuals and firms to own businesses and run them for profit; the other options describe socialism or communism.