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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. Friedman asserts that government restriction centralizes ______.
(a) Wealth.
(b) Power.
(c) Goods.
(d) Elitism.

2. In Friedman's opinion, what will check government power?
(a) A tripartite government.
(b) A strong judicial system.
(c) A free market.
(d) The people.

3. What is the basic problem of social life for Friedman?
(a) How to tax and provide responsively for the people.
(b) How to distribute wealth equitably.
(c) How to coordinate the economic activities of large numbers of individuals.
(d) How to provide for entertainment opportunities.

4. Friedman states that government should be ______.
(a) Decentralized.
(b) Incorporated.
(c) Consolidated.
(d) Streamlined.

5. In Friedman's analysis, what century is the historical exception to most men living in tyranny, servitude, and misery?
(a) 17th.
(b) 20th.
(c) 18th.
(d) 19th.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Originally, liberalism fought for freedom of thought, free-markets, free trade, constitutionalism, representative government, and ______.

3. Friedman asserts that current liberalism is tied to the state management of ______.

4. According to Friedman, what is a necessary condition for political freedom?

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

(see the answer key)

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