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CLEP US Government

Category - Dem. Philosophy

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In the United States, when it is said that “all people are equal in the eyes of the government,” that generally means:
  1. All citizens have political equality through the ability to cast a vote.
  2. All citizens earn the same income.
  3. All citizens have the same educational opportunities and the same chance to succeed in life.
  4. All citizens participate equally in government.
  5. There are no social classes, so all citizens are treated the same.
Explanation
Answer: A- Equality in the United States most frequently means political equality, or the idea of “one person, one vote.” While it is true that almost every adult citizen has the ability to vote, that does not mean that every citizen has the same influence on the government. The rich and powerful frequently have more of a say in what goes on than do normal citizens.
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