What Is the Difference Between a Public Franchise and a Public

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a public franchise and a public enterprise?

A) A public franchise grants a firm the right to be the sole legal provider of a good or service. A public enterprise refers to a service that is provided directly to consumers through the government.
B) A public enterprise grants a firm the right to be the sole legal provider of a good or service. A public franchise refers to a service that is provided directly to consumers through the government.
C) A public enterprise is owned by the public through its holdings of shares of stock in the enterprise. A public franchise is a firm owned by the government.
D) Both refer to a service provided directly to consumers through the government, but "public franchise" is a term more commonly used in the United States while "public enterprise" is more commonly used in European countries.