1. In Friedman's mind, why is centralization attractive to many?
(a) Government can promote the public interest.
(b) Better pool of resources.
(c) Streamlined services.
(d) Consolidation of power.

2. What does Friedman believe needs protection in order for the freedom of the market to arise?
(a) Citizens.
(b) Religion.
(c) Contracts.
(d) Government.

3. What does Friedman say can government not duplicate?
(a) The creativity of the individual.
(b) The free market economic system.
(c) The power of local control.
(d) An international monitoring system.

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

5. What is one way Friedman believes some people criticize markets?
(a) It limits people's choices.
(b) It inequitably distributes wealth.
(c) It hurts those in power.
(d) It gives people what they want.

Short Answer Questions

1. Friedman hypothesizes that the change from free market societies to economic controlled ones led classical liberals to worry that it would ______ political freedom.

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

3. Friedman believes that government that has the power to do good, also has the power to do ______.

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

5. One question Friedman asks is how we can stop government from destroying ______.

(see the answer key)

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