POSC 100 Exam 1 Study Questions and
Answers
What is the only entity that can legitimately use force? - ANSWER-The Government
According to the U.S. Constitution, what are the purposes of our government? - ANSWER-To provide
the common defense to promote general welfare to establish justice and en...
What is equality of opportunity and do most Americans support it? - ANSWER✔✔-the equality of
opportunity is the elimination of artificial barriers to success in life and the opportunity for everyone to
strive for success.
American are generally willing to have government to act to insure equality of opportunity's.
What factors contribute to income inequality? - ANSWER✔✔-refers to the extent to which income is
distributed in an uneven manner in the US. (males and female pay) (males get paid more) or
the decline of the manufacturing economic sector and the incerease of communication, information,
and service seconomic sector
the rise in the number of two wage families (1 vs 2 )
demografic trends, include a larger elderly population
global competition, which restrains wages in unskilled and semiskilled jobs while rewarding people in
high technology, high-productivity occupations.
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