The government might enact a price ceiling in order to accomplish what?

A prevent rationing

B increase supply

C protect the poor

D get out of debt

To bring about a surplus

A. prevent rationing

Explanation:

Price ceiling occurs when the government puts a limit on the maximum price a seller of a good or service can charge. This is to prevent these sellers from charging exorbitant prices which would make the aforementioned good/service less affordable. If not controlled, they could hoard the products to sell them to buyers willing to pay the higher price. Price ceiling therefore prevents this rationing.