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Widely shared ideas about who should govern, for what ends, and by what means, are generally called:

political contradictions.political conditions. political culture.political conflict.

Classical liberalism asserts:

the worth and dignity of the individual.the worth and dignity of the elites.support for the Libertarian party.support for the Democratic party.

Which of the following was NOT an Enlightenment thinker who espoused classical liberalism?

Adam SmithVoltaireJean Jacques RousseauRichard Hofstadter

Capitalism

believes in limited government power over individual liberty.stresses individual rationality in economic matters.asserts the individuals right to own property.all of the above.

The elimination of artificial barriers to success in life and the opportunity for everyone to strive for success creates:

political equality.equality of result.equality of opportunity.legal equality.

Most Americans

support a "floor" on income and material well-being.do not want government aid to the disabled or elderly.support a "ceiling" on income or wealth.None of the above.

Fairly steep inequalities in wealth may be tolerated if people have an expectation of:

restricted social mobility.individual freedom.the opportunity for social mobility.the ability to participate in the political process.

Which of the following is NOT an explanation for growing income inequality in America?

global competitionthe increase in the manufacturing sector of the American economythe ageing of the populationthe rising number of single wage households headed by women

Which of the following is the largest Hispanic subgroup in America?

Cuban AmericansMexican AmericansNicaraguansPuerto Ricans

The Simpson-Mazzoli Act

restricted immigration of "undesirables".established a quota system for immigrants.sought to control immigration by placing primary responsibility on employers.reduced the flow of immigrants to the U.S.

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