According to the selection, what is the greatest threat to American society?

the pursuit of economic profits above all other goals

Which best describes the authors’ view of the importance of large-scale social movements?

bring people together to try to improve society for everyone

Which of the following best expresses the authors’ solution to the crisis in American society?

American businesses must be restructured to be more humane.

What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of concentrated as it is used?

gathered together in limited space

What best explains the relationship between economic equality and a healthy society?

If income is =, one group cannot wield power over another.

Which statement best supports the answer to the previous question about income equality?

In the general course of human nature, a power over man's...

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1
According to the selection, what is the greatest threat to American society?
the deadlock between the two major political parties
the pursuit of economic profits above all other goals
the tensions among America’s many ethnic groups
the rise of international terrorism and violence
2
Which best describes the authors’ view of the importance of large-scale social movements?
reveal the important political system: checks and balances
bring people together to try to improve society for everyone
show that only passing new laws can bring real social change
encourage young people to take part in the political process
3
Which of the following best expresses the authors’ solution to the crisis in American society?
American businesses must be restructured to be more humane.
Major American industries should be run by the government.
The American government should be reduced in size and scope.
Americans must work longer hours and retire at a later age.
4
What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of concentrated as it is used?
gathered together in limited space
treated as equal
removed by force
threatened to harm
5
What best explains the relationship between economic equality and a healthy society?
If income is =, people don't need an organized government.
If Income is =, people in all groups make the same choices.
If income is =, one group cannot wield power over another.
If income is =, individual rights are not a political issue.
6
What is the most likely meaning of pessimism as it is used in the article?
gloomy attitude
sentimental nostalgia
strong belief
serene disregard
7
Which statement best supports the answer to the previous question about income equality?
In the general course of human nature, a power over man's...
The American Constitution was hammered out in major part ...
For all the differences between them, the founders of the...
A vital democracy, then, requires a complex effort to...
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Which of the following words best states the meaning of stringency as used in this excerpt?
disagreement
production
harshness
collapse

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