Positive rights are social or economic rights that oblige government to provide
a. jury trials for criminal defendants.
b. for the well-being of the citizens.
c. college educations for all of its citizens.
d. a full-time job for anyone over the age of 18.
e. health care for everyone under the age of 18.
ANS: B
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