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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The New Fascism: Rule by Consensus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Branden says that public education is not a ______ _______ because it must be paid for.
(a) Essential element.
(b) Free gift.
(c) Mandatory requirement.
(d) Absolute right.

2. What are the two most common metals used as a medium of exchange?
(a) Gold and iron.
(b) Gold and tin.
(c) Gold and bronze.
(d) Gold and silver.

3. The power of the railroads, according to the author, comes from where?
(a) The economy.
(b) The subsidies.
(c) The market.
(d) The government.

4. The Federal Reserve System was created when the government thought that what was happening?
(a) A depression.
(b) A shortage of bank reserves.
(c) A shortage of interest reserves.
(d) A recession.

5. What does the author blame for crises and depressions in capitalism?
(a) Cyclical economies.
(b) Allocation of resources.
(c) Government interference.
(d) Bad choices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the author present in her book "Atlas Shrugged" that is reflected in current events?

2. What, according to the author, does the gold standard facilitate?

3. The author believes Democrats and Republican are what type of actors?

4. According to classical economics, what is the basis of competition?

5. Among those countries of the world that have had fascist dictatorships, a favorable opinion of _______ is found.

(see the answer key)

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