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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. All but one of the following are the result of the growth of government:

2. The Food and Drug Administration performs all of the following functions but:

3. What must an interstate public carrier have in order to operate?

4. Friedman's view is that everyone who wants a higher education:

5. Who would benefit the most from an increased quality of schooling from a school voucher program?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who led the effort for public education?

2. What have parents been complaining of in recent years regarding public education?

3. As America was settled, what was one of the first things communities established?

4. What effect do special interest groups have upon government?

5. In recent years, in what sector have unions experienced growth?

6. Explain how limiting the number of workers results in higher wages.

7. What are the political realities of a democratic system, according to Friedman?

8. According to Friedman, what policy would promote economic stability?

9. What does Friedman feel has been more damaging that government spending in terms of government controls?

10. What does inflation mean for governments or people who are in debit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do government interference and controls affect all of us? We pay for various government programs through taxes. Is this fair? Do you feel that we are getting what we pay for? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the functions of a labor union. In what ways to labor unions cause higher wages? Who benefits from labor unions and why?

Essay Topic 3

Do workers in America need protection in the labor market? Why or why not? What kinds of laws are there that protect workers? Are you in favor of these laws?

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