Political Science · Political Theory
Consider the following statements regarding equality and choose the correct ones.
- 1. Equality of outcome implies that all runners finish the race in line together.
- 2. Equality of opportunity does not by itself remove unequal final outcomes.
- 3. Equality of outcome wishes to ensure economic equity in society.
- 4. Equality of opportunity wishes to ensure full economic equality in society.
A1 and 2 only
B2 and 4 only
C1, 2 and 3 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3 only — Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct while 4 is wrong, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3 only.
Explanation
★Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct while 4 is wrong, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3 only.
★Equality of outcome does mean everyone reaches the same finishing point, so statement 1 is correct.
★Equality of opportunity equalises starting points but still permits unequal outcomes, so statement 2 is correct.
★Equality of outcome aims at economic equity, a fair final distribution, so statement 3 is correct.
★Statement 4 is wrong, since equality of opportunity seeks fair chances, not full economic equality.
★Equal opportunity is compatible with large differences in final wealth and position.
★Only equality of outcome targets the equal economic result itself.
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