Deck 14: Work, Property, and Community

Question 1

__________ means "the orderly management of the household."

A) Domestic
B) Law
C) Economy
D) Rule

Answer 1

Economy

Question 2

Classical capitalism is defined as the __________ of the instruments of production, distribution, and exchange.

A) public ownership
B) private ownership
C) public control
D) private control

Answer 2

private ownership

Question 3

__________ is the freedom to pursue one's own interests without unnecessary interference by the government.

A) Free enterprise
B) The free market
C) Social enterprise
D) The social market

Answer 3

Free enterprise

Question 4

__________ is central to capitalism because it helps to regular quality, set prices, establish wages, and determine what products to make.

A) Economics
B) Competition
C) Supply
D) Demand

Question 5

The philosophy of capitalism assumes that human beings are essentially __________ creatures who will self-regulate.

A) kind
B) good
C) rational
D) intelligent

Question 6

The __________ capitalism that prevails in the United States involves a great deal of government regulation and direct action.

A) cooperative
B) compassionate
C) direct
D) modified

Question 7

The ownership of __________ is a right defined by society.

A) property
B) land
C) the means of production
D) ideas

Question 8

Jesus forbids theft and fraud but not __________.

A) war
B) profit
C) property ownership
D) wealth

Question 9

Jesus warned against the dangers of __________.

A) love
B) wealth
C) war
D) foreigners

Question 10

Jesus makes a connection between work and __________.

A) sin
B) charity
C) profit
D) reward

Question 11

Christianity considers what we do for a living as __________.

A) immaterial
B) personal
C) an affirmation of God
D) an obstacle to spirituality

Question 12

Capitalism can conflict with ethics because its central motivation is __________.

A) profit
B) production
C) technological advancement
D) development

Question 13

Limited career options and education opportunities clash with the Christian belief in __________.

A) autonomy
B) free will
C) personal development
D) success

Question 14

Ethical questions can arise when work requires __________.

A) greater demand
B) more supply
C) questionable practices
D) resources

Question 15

In 2010, the U.S. poverty line for a family of four was __________.

A) $18,527
B) $22,314
C) $35,416
D) $40,891

Question 16

One of the moral issues of economics is the limitation on access to __________.

A) institutional and social services
B) food and water
C) transportation
D) security

Question 17

One of the primary problems of health care is the __________ of doctors.

A) commitment
B) pay
C) education
D) location

Question 18

In the law, corporations are treated like __________.

A) enemies
B) persons
C) businesses
D) countries

Question 19

Like capitalism itself, corporations are driven by __________.

A) morality
B) bylaws
C) profit
D) regulation

Question 20

As technology advances, methods of production move from being individualistic to __________.

A) centralized
B) impersonal
C) mechanical
D) dispersed

Question 21

In what ways is human society profoundly affected by economic condition? How was that correct in Jesus's day?

Question 22

How does moral responsibility figure into economics? In what ways is the economy a moral hazard?

Question 23

What is capitalism and how does it operate? Why is capitalism at particular risk for moral problems?

Question 24

Consider Jesus's attitude toward wealth and property. Did Jesus think that wealth was a good or bad thing? Why?

Question 25

Describe a model economy based on Jesus's teachings. How would that economy look different from capitalism?

Question 26

How did the Hebrew legal system view property ownership? What methods did they use for addressing property and economic issues?

Question 27

The church created a sense of community for early Christians. How did the church affect its members economically?

Question 28

Is work an expression of God's will and plan for his people? Express your opinion in detail. Does your opinion change dependent upon what kind of work the person is doing?

Question 29

Why is maintaining a sense of vocation a particular moral problem within our capitalist system? What is the significance of vocation to Christians?

Question 30

How has work become increasingly depersonalized? What kinds of moral issues does that present? How can we address this with from a Christian ethical perspective?