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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, The Relation between Economic Freedom and Political Freedom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides enforcing contracts, what one other thing does Friedman say government should do?
(a) Regulate commerce.
(b) Protect against external threats.
(c) Provide for public transportation.
(d) Secure a country's borders.

2. Friedman states that government should be ______.
(a) Held accountable.
(b) Limited.
(c) Expanded.
(d) Destroyed.

3. Friedman believes that economic control can lead to infringements on ______.
(a) International trade.
(b) Liberties.
(c) Social welfare.
(d) Licensing requirements.

4. Friedman believes that government that has the power to do good, also has the power to do ______.
(a) Wrong.
(b) Bad.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Right.

5. A major point for Friedman is that politics and economics are not ______.
(a) Together.
(b) Autonomous.
(c) Separate.
(d) United.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the basic problem of social life for Friedman?

3. For Friedman, where is the best place for power to be held?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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