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What is the primary purpose of the Sherman Anti-Trust Law?
What is the primary purpose of the Sherman Anti-Trust Law?
- To support government investigations on consumer protection
- To prohibit anti-competitive business activities (correct)
- To promote monopolies and cartels
- To encourage organized labor movements
Which act was passed to allow labor unions to engage in peaceful activities?
Which act was passed to allow labor unions to engage in peaceful activities?
- The Fair Labor Standards Act
- The National Labor Relations Act
- The Sherman Anti-Trust Law
- The Clayton Act (correct)
What fundamental belief does libertarianism predominantly advocate?
What fundamental belief does libertarianism predominantly advocate?
- Support for economic monopolies
- Social welfare programs for all citizens
- Minimal taxation and government regulation (correct)
- Government ownership over key industries
According to Social Contract Theory, what do individuals give up to the government?
According to Social Contract Theory, what do individuals give up to the government?
Which group would be characterized by a desire to maintain the status quo?
Which group would be characterized by a desire to maintain the status quo?
Which political ideology may support the use of violence for change?
Which political ideology may support the use of violence for change?
Which philosopher is NOT typically associated with Social Contract Theory?
Which philosopher is NOT typically associated with Social Contract Theory?
On the Desire for Change Spectrum, which position calls for a return to past ways?
On the Desire for Change Spectrum, which position calls for a return to past ways?
Flashcards
Libertarianism
Libertarianism
A system of thought that emphasizes individual liberty and limited government. It champions free markets, private property, and minimal government interference.
Sherman Anti-Trust Law
Sherman Anti-Trust Law
A law passed in 1890 to prevent monopolies and unfair business practices. It aimed to protect consumers and ensure fair competition.
Social Contract Theory
Social Contract Theory
An agreement, either explicit or implicit, between individuals and the government. People surrender some rights in exchange for protection and order.
Conservative
Conservative
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Desire for Change Spectrum
Desire for Change Spectrum
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Radical
Radical
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Liberal
Liberal
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Reactionary
Reactionary
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Study Notes
Sherman Anti-Trust Law
- Prohibits anti-competitive business practices, including monopolies and cartels.
- Aims to prevent coercion and collusion that harm fair trade.
- Gives the government power to investigate and address these issues, protecting consumers and businesses.
- Initially used to curb organized labor activities (unions).
- The Clayton Act (1914) countered this by legalizing peaceful labor actions (e.g. boycotts, strikes).
Libertarianism
- Emphasizes strong personal rights to life and liberty.
- Supports free-market capitalism with private property rights, including means of production.
- Favors minimal government regulation and taxation.
- Rejects welfare state programs, while operating within the confines of the rule of law.
- Canadian Libertarian Party advocates for minimal government interference in individual lives.
Social Contract Theory
- Posits a contract between individuals and the state.
- Key thinkers (Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau) believed individuals surrender some rights for state-provided order and protection of property.
- These thinkers had differing views on the specifics of the contract.
Desire for Change Spectrum
- A framework for categorizing political and economic viewpoints based on their desired level of societal change.
- Positions range widely from radical (significant change, possibly violent means) to reactionary (returning to the past, possibly violent means).
- Intermediate positions include liberal (some change), moderate (some change if necessary), and conservative (maintain the status quo).
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Explore the Sherman Anti-Trust Law, Libertarianism, and the Social Contract Theory through this insightful quiz. Understand the implications of government regulations, individual rights, and the philosophical foundations of political systems. Test your knowledge on these significant concepts that shape economic and political thought.
