The Idea That One Can Design the Future of the Human

question 50

Multiple Choice

The idea that one can design the future of the human species by fostering the reproduction of persons with certain traits and by discouraging the reproduction of persons without those traits is called:

• A)eugenics.
• B)molecular genetics.
• C)selective placement.
• D)heritability.

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Definitions:

Founding Fathers

The group of leaders who laid the foundational governance structures of the United States and were instrumental in the drafting of key documents such as the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

Northwest Ordinance

An act of the Congress of the Confederation of the United States passed in 1787 to create a structured settlement of the Northwest Territory and establish a precedent for the admission of future states.

Competitive Elections

Electoral contests where multiple candidates or parties have a realistic chance of winning, allowing for genuine political competition.

Political Participation

The ways in which individuals engage in activities aimed at influencing government policy or decision making.