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

2. One question Friedman asks is how we can stop government from destroying ______.
(a) Entertainment.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Taxes.
(d) Citizens.

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

4. Friedman believes that free markets are not sufficient for political freedom since many countries demonstrate the possibility of ______.
(a) Dictatorial government.
(b) Authoritarian capitalism.
(c) Laissez-faire markets.
(d) Economic freedom.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Friedman believe coordinates individuals over vast distances and across all belief systems?

3. According to Friedman, the market enables wide diversity, meaning power can be located in ______.

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

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

(see the answer key)

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