A feature that is unique to a free-enterprise economic system is a. government ownership of most companies
b. strict government regulation of business
c. private ownership of the means of production
d. wages and prices set by the government

21. Most people purchase shares of stock in a corporation in order to
a. influence corporate decision making
b. share in corporate profits
c. improve working conditions for the corporation’s employees
d. determine the products the corporation sells

22. Antitrust laws such as the Sherman Antitrust Act were passed by Congress in an effort to
a. regulate the power of big business
. limit low-priced imported goods
c. encourage more immigration
d. provide safer consumer products

Which of the following statements describes the nature of "stigma" as it relates to welfare? a) society values individual characteristics such as self-reliance and a willingness to work hard, welfare recipients are seen as dependent and lazy. b) social welfare hs been polarized as a "moral category", and its related policy includes treating the poor in a dignified manner, as to highlight the responsible nature of the welfare recipents. c) the norm of reciprocity explains the societal obligation to make some return for the things received, welfare recipents are stigmatized because they are able to be seen as making appropiate contributions for the benefits they incur. d) the capitalistic nature of u.s. society stresses that those who work hard and have the ability will be rewarded with success, welfare recipients are equal to those who do not receive welfare because both groups of people deserve the benefits of success.

Think about the different ecosystems we would find while studying the physical geography of the united states. which ecosystem do you live in? in a short paragraph, describe the ecosystem that surrounds you. what kinds of plants and animals are common in your area?

In the case of furman v. georgia (1972), the united states supreme court ruled that the death penalty- in specific cases- being arbitrarily and inconsistently imposed, often in a discriminatory manner. as a result, the imposition of the death penalty as a punishment was stopped throughout the united states.