The yields on government bonds are usually lower than yields on corporate bonds of similar maturity because:

A$)$ Governments are non$-$profit$-$making compared with corporations.

B$)$ Governments default less frequently than corporations.

C$)$ Government bonds pay lower coupon rates than corporate bonds.

D$)$ Government bonds have longer tenors $($periods to maturity$)$ than corporate bonds

E$)$ Government bonds are riskier than corporate bonds.