Capitalism Answers

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Which line from the passage suggests that Emerson believes that hardworking individuals succeed in a capitalist society?

“Wealth brings with it its own checks and balances.”

“The only safe rule is found in the self-adjusting meter of demand and supply.”

“Do not legislate. . . . Make equal laws.”

“Property rushes from the idle . . . to the industrious.”

According to the passage, what is the greatest benefit of capitalism?

It offers people a sense of freedom.

It offers people a supply of products.

It allows people to take unnecessary risks.

It allows people to spend money easily

In the passage, the author uses the phrase “franchise and free agency” to refer to

the role of government in determining security.

the right to decide what economic opportunities to pursue.

the role of government in helping people escape poverty.

the right to ignore government laws and regulations.

What do the arguments that Smith, Emerson, and Butters present about capitalism have in common?

All see capitalism as a way for the United States to control trade.

All see capitalism as having few benefits and many drawbacks.

All see capitalism as empowering people to take control of their lives.

All see capitalism as justifying government involvement in the economy.

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