At the beginning of World War II, a rationing system was established in the United States. Ration stamps or cards were issued for a variety of commodities such as canned milk and gasoline. Canned milk was only available to babies and small children. In this example, canned milk was allocated through:
A) Personal characteristics
B) Market price
C) Majority rule
D) First-come, first-served

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Canned milk was allocated based on personal characteristics, specifically the age of the child. This system ensured that the limited supply was distributed to those who needed it most, rather than being sold at market price or on a first-come, first-serve basis. There was no majority rule involved in the allocation of canned milk.

At the Beginning of World War II, a Rationing System