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schs14 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Some of Henry's friends think his views are extreme. Henry favors ending all entitlement programs and thinks government regulation of any kind is, more often than not, a really bad idea. He wants to be able to control for himself how to save and invest for retirement and does not think he should be required to obtain a license just to drive his own automobile. On what fundamental value is Henry likely basing his opinions?

a. equality of opportunity
b. individualism
c. role assertion
d. self-defense

Question 2

Patricia is making a presentation to your American government class about the role of public opinion in determining public policy. She advises that American policy is strongest when no one group is dominant, that power should be divided among the many, that competition among opinions ensures that the soundest opinions emerge in a debate, and that consensus is a fundamental good. From what viewpoint is Patricia arguing?

a. an elitist viewpoint
b. an interactionist viewpoint
c. a pluralist viewpoint
d. a socialist viewpoint