Colin Lives in a Nation Whose Government Embraces Capitalism

question 140

Multiple Choice

Colin lives in a nation whose government embraces capitalism. He owns his own home and car, as well as his own business and building. Colin maintains ownership due to

• A) eminent domain.
• B) the freedom of choice.
• C) the right to own private property.
• D) the freedom of competition.

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Definitions:

Biotic Potential

The upper limit of reproductive ability for an organism when conditions in the environment are perfect.

Environmental Resistance

The sum of environmental factors like predation, competition, and disease that limit the growth of populations and maintain ecosystem balance.

Resource Supplies

The availability of materials, goods, or services that can be used to support life, industry, or economic activity.

Replacement-level Fertility

The fertility rate that maintains a population's size across generations, usually about 2.1 children per woman in most developed countries.