Use the following information to answer question 7. Speaker 1 If I work as hard as I am capable of to make more money for myself, I will also be unknowingly helping to improve the quality of life for everyone. If everyone does what is best for themselves, society and the world will benefit. Speaker 2 We must take into consideration how our actions may influence the well-being and equality of everyone. The needs of everyone must be kept in mind to meet the needs of everyone better, including the less fortunate. Speaker 3 If the government funds social programs with a progressive taxation, which taxes individuals more only if they make more money, the government will be able to create greater social equality and opportunity for all citizens. Speaker 4 In any given society, there is only one person who should be in control of my life and that is me. Every person should conduct their lives in whatever manner they see fit. If they choose to work hard, they will make money, and they should be allowed to keep the money they have worked for. D 7. Which of the following statements would Speaker 3 most likely agree with? A. It is the responsibility of all citizens to look out for their own self- interest. B. Progressive taxation is a way for the government to encourage laziness. C. Individuals who make more money deserve to get a tax break for their efforts. It is the duty of wealthy citizens to help the less fortunate.

Use the following information to answer question 7. Speaker 1 If I work as hard as I am capable of to make more money for myself, I will also be unknowingly helping to improve the quality of life for everyone. If everyone does what is best for themselves, society and the world will benefit. Speaker 2 We must take into consideration how our actions may influence the well-being and equality of everyone. The needs of everyone must be kept in mind to meet the needs of everyone better, including the less fortunate. Speaker 3 If the government funds social programs with a progressive taxation, which taxes individuals more only if they make more money, the government will be able to create greater social equality and opportunity for all citizens. Speaker 4 In any given society, there is only one person who should be in control of my life and that is me. Every person should conduct their lives in whatever manner they see fit. If they choose to work hard, they will make money, and they should be allowed to keep the money they have worked for. D 7. Which of the following statements would Speaker 3 most likely agree with? A. It is the responsibility of all citizens to look out for their own self- interest. B. Progressive taxation is a way for the government to encourage laziness. C. Individuals who make more money deserve to get a tax break for their efforts. It is the duty of wealthy citizens to help the less fortunate.