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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, The Relation between Economic Freedom and Political Freedom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Friedman asserts that government is needed for the ______.
(a) "Rules of the game."
(b) "Rules of the system."
(c) "Rules of the road."
(d) "Rules of the citizens."

2. A major point for Friedman is that politics and economics are not ______.
(a) Separate.
(b) Autonomous.
(c) United.
(d) Together.

3. Originally, liberalism fought for freedom of thought, free-markets, free trade, constitutionalism, representative government, and ______.
(a) Rights of the poor.
(b) The rule of law.
(c) Fair trade.
(d) A welfare state.

4. Besides enforcing contracts, what one other thing does Friedman say government should do?
(a) Regulate commerce.
(b) Secure a country's borders.
(c) Provide for public transportation.
(d) Protect against external threats.

5. According to Friedman, the market enables wide diversity, meaning power can be located in ______.
(a) Large pockets with limited interests.
(b) The hands of many.
(c) The hands of a few.
(d) Small pockets of individual actors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Friedman points out one idea that is often forgotten is that political and economic institutions have been ______.

2. For Friedman, what is something that when privately owned can be used if the price is right?

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

4. According to Friedman, what is liberty's greatest enemy?

5. Friedman believes that economic control can lead to infringements on ______.

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