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Human nature is influenced by both genetic factors and social conditioning.
True
The theory of natural selection was developed by Charles Darwin.
True
Racialist theories suggest that there are no basic biological differences between human beings.
False
Marxism, as presented by Karl Marx, claims that human nature is formed through a dynamic relationship between humankind and the material world.
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Essentialist feminism argues that the difference between males and females is rooted in their 'essential' natures.
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Government is usually understood more narrowly to be a set of established and permanent institutions whose function is to maintain public order and _______.
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According to social-contract theory, government is seen as a necessary defense against evil and barbarity, based on a(n) _______ view of human nature.
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According to the text, all systems of government encompass three basic functions: the making of laws, the implementation of laws, and the interpretation of law.
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Government of any kind is both oppressive and unnecessary.
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An alternative tradition portrays government as intrinsically benign, as a means of promoting good and not just of avoiding harm.
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What are the three basic functions encompassed by all systems of government?
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According to social-contract theory, how is government viewed in relation to human nature?
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What is the classic argument in favor of government, as per social-contract theory?
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How is government usually understood more narrowly?
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What are the controversial issues surrounding government?
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