According to the Text, a Tension Exists Between Democracy and Capitalism

question 36

Multiple Choice

According to the text, a tension exists between democracy and capitalism primarily because

• A) politicians don't understand the needs of business.
• B) there is too much corruption in government.
• C) business executives think they are above the law and can escape punishment no matter what they do.
• D) capitalism is based on profits for the few, but democracy is based on democratic rights for the many.
• E) the values and ideals of business executives have nothing in common with those of politicians.

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