Capitalism is an economic system in which
A. the means of production are largely in private hands, and the main incentive for economic activity is the accumulation of profit.
B. the means of production are largely in public sector hands and are collectively owned.
C. the means of production and distribution are collectively owned.
D. all property is communally owned, and no social distinctions are made on the basis of people's ability to produce.
Answer: A
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A) African American; migrant; disenfranchised B) white; immigrant; illegal C) Latino; African American; disabled D) mixed-race; child poverty; underage
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a. the increase in racism it causes in society b. the long-term psychological effect it has on society c. the way in which the victims are perceived around the world d. the economic costs incurred by its victims
When researchers from the University of California, Berkeley's Human Rights Center and a Washington D.C.-based group stated that "New federal laws have been passed to combat these crimes ... but much more needs to be done, especially at the local level," they were talking about launching a broad-based campaign against modern-day __________.
A. racism B. slavery C. union busting D. feudalism