How did the U.S. government respond to the financial crisis of 2008?

A. It decided to let the market regulate itself.
B. It passed social welfare legislation that provides universal health coverage to all citizens.
C. It intervened in the economy to an unprecedented extent.
D. It demanded other nations pay their debts to the United States.


Answer: C

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