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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the author examines the situation in Viet Nam, the author reveals the belief that there is no _____ ______ for the U.S. there.

2. What does the author believe is dominating society today?

3. What does the John Birch Society call Eisenhower?

4. The author believes that when the ban on physical force is breached, then there is no what?

5. In what type of system is property privately owned but controlled by the government?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the French businessmen say is the best thing the king could do for them?

2. What does the existence of the draft mean for countries and politicians?

3. What does the debate at the Republican National Convention over the John Birch Society calling Eisenhower a Communist create?

4. What do Republicans and Democrats claim about their side in the fight to save civilization?

5. How does Fromm characterize man's alienation?

6. What are the two ways that man can comprehend the world, according to Fromm?

7. Who comes and helps the students protest in Berkeley in 1964?

8. What is one definition of capitalism that its supporters might use?

9. From what belief do foreign-aid programs stem?

10. What is idealistic hypocrisy, according to Brown?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Based on the various authors in the book, what role does economics have on politics? Discuss the differences and similarities in the views held by Rand, Branden and Greenspan. Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is taxation, and what is its effect on the economy? Cite specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Using information provided in the text, answer the following question: What is the purpose of the individual in capitalism?

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