An Underlying Assumption of the Text Is That Perfect Freedom

question 8

Multiple Choice

An underlying assumption of the text is that perfect freedom and order can never be achieved because

• A)no government structure is perfectly designed.
• B)some political officials will always be corrupt or incompetent.
• C)these two values are inherently in conflict and cannot be provided simultaneously.
• D)these terms refer essentially to the same thing.
• E)upper-class citizens do not want parity with lower-class citizens.

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

A commercial structure characterized by the presence of many entities selling items that resemble each other but are not exact copies, granting them limited market dominance and the ability to set their products apart.

Monopolistic Firm

A single firm that dominates a market or industry, having significant control over the price and supply of a product or service.

Monopolists

Individuals or entities that are the sole providers of a particular product or service, allowing them control over market prices and supply.

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure where there are many buyers and sellers, all selling identical products, and no single entity can influence the market price.