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arivle123 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Give a specific example of a way in which government has affected your choices, plans, or expectations. How has this experience shaped your attitudes toward government and political power?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of the type of discrimination based on discretionary decisions that is difficult to prove?

a. The majority of upper-level managers at a corporation are white males.
b. A college uses quotas in an affirmative action program to increase diversity.
c. An employee handbook states that women cannot hold jobs in the company that involve lifting more than 50 pounds.
d. A police department's policy states that pregnant officers must be confined to a desk, rather than serving in the field.

soda0602 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Discuss a typical day in your life and how government affects choices, plans, and expectations.
2, Provide examples of how government is important for typical activities. For instance, when you wake up in the morning, the electricity that powers your alarm clock and lights is provided by either a government entity or a firm that contracts with government to provide that electricity. The electricity is regulated to ensure safety. The food in your refrigerator is produced in plants that must comply with Food and Drug Administration requirements for safety. The roads you drive on were laid out and constructed under governmental guidelines to ensure safety. You may have chosen whether to obey the government specified speed limit based on the driving laws in your state. The classroom you sit in may be in a state-run college or university. The electricity provided is also regulated by the government. When you bought lunch, the state and local governments decided how much tax to collect on the purchase. The revenue might go to pay for services including police and fire protection, road maintenance, and education. You might decide whether to buy something based on the total price, which includes any taxes or excises.

Answer to Question 2

a