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WGU C181 PRE-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
1.1. Which economic theory is aligned with the political theory of
libertari- anism?a.Laissez-faire b.Keynesian c.Socialism d.Democratic socialism>> a. Laissez-faire
2.2. Which political ideology opposes government control and also
values freedom over order?a.Communism b.Liberalism c.Libertarianism d.Socialism>> c. Libertarianism
3.3. What is an example of equality of opportunity?>> We all have the
same chance to succeed in life.
4.4. Federal law requires that employers pay men and women equally
for equal work.Is this an example of Equality of Opportunity or Equality of Outcome?>> Equal- ity of outcome 1 / 3
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5.5. Which process does the majoritarian model of democracy specify
for selecting public officials?a.Lawsuits to confirm appointments b.Congressional committees appoint members of Congress c.Chief Justice of the Supreme Court nominates public officials d.Popular election of members of Congress>> d. Popular election of members of Congress
6.6. Where does sovereign power reside in a republican system of
govern- ment?a.The people 2 / 3
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b.The legislature c.The constitution d.The judiciary>> The people
7.7. Which term characterizes the relationship between the federal
govern- ment and the various state governments under dual federalism?a.Equality b.Tension c.Subordination d.Subjugation>> b. Tension
8.8. How does the constitutional principle of separation of powers
protect liberty?a.It promotes majority rule and limits direct influence on the electoral process.b.It ensures that all government power does not fall to a single branch of government.c.It gives each branch of government some control over state based interest groups.d.It divides power between foreign governments and the federal govern- ment.>> b. It ensures that all government power does not fall to a
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