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What is a key ideal that calls for equal treatment for all and the destruction of socioeconomic inequalities?
What is a key ideal that calls for equal treatment for all and the destruction of socioeconomic inequalities?
Which action may a government take if it prioritizes national security over individual liberty?
Which action may a government take if it prioritizes national security over individual liberty?
What is described as a vital ingredient of politics that connects citizens to government?
What is described as a vital ingredient of politics that connects citizens to government?
In a government where liberty is more important, what is likely to happen regarding law enforcement intrusions?
In a government where liberty is more important, what is likely to happen regarding law enforcement intrusions?
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Which form of political engagement involves handing out flyers promoting a candidate?
Which form of political engagement involves handing out flyers promoting a candidate?
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What is a key role that citizens play in influencing government decisions according to the text?
What is a key role that citizens play in influencing government decisions according to the text?
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According to John Locke, what natural rights do all people have?
According to John Locke, what natural rights do all people have?
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What did Adam Smith argue regarding people's freedom to acquire property?
What did Adam Smith argue regarding people's freedom to acquire property?
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In the eighteenth century, what developed into the idea that people should govern themselves through elected representatives?
In the eighteenth century, what developed into the idea that people should govern themselves through elected representatives?
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What did Adam Smith believe would ensure that prices remained low and faulty goods disappeared from the market?
What did Adam Smith believe would ensure that prices remained low and faulty goods disappeared from the market?
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Which concept forms the basis for industrial capitalism as discussed by Adam Smith?
Which concept forms the basis for industrial capitalism as discussed by Adam Smith?
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In what year was Adam Smith's book 'The Wealth of Nations' published?
In what year was Adam Smith's book 'The Wealth of Nations' published?
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What is the main concern expressed by many Americans about the government in the United States?
What is the main concern expressed by many Americans about the government in the United States?
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How do many people interpret the presence of multiple levels and branches of government in the United States?
How do many people interpret the presence of multiple levels and branches of government in the United States?
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What do some political theorists argue about who influences government actions in the United States?
What do some political theorists argue about who influences government actions in the United States?
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What is one way in which U.S. citizens can participate in government?
What is one way in which U.S. citizens can participate in government?
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How does pluralism differ from elitism in terms of governance?
How does pluralism differ from elitism in terms of governance?
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