Chapter 1 Review Tuesday, April 26, 2011 3:17 PM

Freedom, Order, and Equality • Conflicting ideas  freedom vs. order vs. equality • Political spectrum: ○ Libertarians  Complete freedom ○ Liberals  Equality over Freedom ○ Conservative  Order over freedom ○ Communitarian  Equality and Order over freedom Purpose of Government • Maintain Order (Liberty and Property) • Provide Public Goods • Promote Equality ○ Equality of Outcome  exists somewhat, but not promoted (ex. Minimum wage, affirmative action, high school education for all) ○ Equality of Opportunity  promoted by Americans ○ Political Equality  same rights for all: due process, etc. ○ Social Equality  exists in principle only; ex. housing discrimination, racism, etc. Government Dilemmas • Old Dilemma: Freedom vs. Order ○ Need freedom for people to do work ○ Too much freedom impacts order • Modern Dilemma: Freedom vs. Equality  are people treated fairly?

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