Capitalism and Freedom Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Introduction

1. Who does Friedman state rejects the view that the government is the patron or master of the citizenry?

The free man.

2. Friedman defines a country as a collection of ______.

Individuals.

3. Friedman advocates that government should not be a master, but a/an ______.

Instrument.

4. In Friedman's opinion, what should individuals be allowed to do?

Pursue their own ends.

5. One question Friedman asks is how we can stop government from destroying ______.

Freedom.

6. According to Friedman, what is liberty's greatest enemy?

Concentration of power.

7. Friedman states that government should be ______.

Limited.

8. Besides enforcing contracts, what one other thing does Friedman say government should do?

Protect against external threats.

9. In Friedman's opinion, what will check government power?

A free market.

10. Friedman states that government should be ______.

Decentralized.

11. For Friedman, where is the best place for power...
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