The major discrepency between capitalism in its ideal form and capitalism as it is practiced in the United States is __________.
A. huge corporations dominate the economy by controlling demand, rather than responding to the demands of the market
B. huge corporations dominate the economy by responding to market demands without government intervention
C. laissez-faire government policies allow huge corporations to fail, putting white-collar employees out of work
D. laissez-faire government policies have been replaced by tight government regulation of business in the wake of the 2008 economic crash
Answer: A
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The educational attainment gap between whites and blacks has increased for high school graduation rates and decreased for college graduation rates. 2. The infant mortality rate of blacks is more than twice that of whites. 3. Because of increased access of African Americans to the health care system, black and white infant mortality rates are approximately the same. 4. African Americans are more than twice as likely to die from diabetes, kidney disease, and hypertension as whites. 5. Discrimination based upon African Americans' skin color is less important than their culture and demeanor.
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a. four famous composers. b. four funeral hymns. c. four songs about death. d. four jazz musicians.
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A. recess; reading B. lunch; physical education C. instruction and testing; free play D. free play; instruction and testing