A contrast is often made between business, which is competitive, and government, which si a monopoly. Because business is competitive, many Americans believe that it is more supportive of freedom than government, even though government leaders are elected by the people and business leaders are not. Many Americans believe, then, that competition is as important, or even more important, that democracy in preserving freedom.

　　Competition in business is also believed to strengthen the ideal of equality of opportunity. Competition is seen as an open and fair race where success goes to the swiftest person regardless of his or her social class background. Competitive success is commonly seen as the American alternative to social rank based on family background. Business is therefore viewed as an expression of the idea of equality of opportunity rather than the aristocraticidea of inherited privilege.

　　26. The statement The business of America is business probably means ________.

　　A) The business institutions in America are concerned with commerce

　　B) Business problems are of great importance to the American government

　　C) Business is of primary concern to Americans

　　D) America is a great power in world business

　　27. Americans believe that they can realize their personal values only ________.

　　A) when given equality of opportunity

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