List and describe the forms of equality discussed in your text. Provide examples of how these forms of equality relate to the American system of government.

What will be an ideal response?

Social equality—no individuals have higher social status. American system of govern-ment focuses more on equality of social opportunity. Political equality—members of society possess same rights under laws of the nation. Rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and U.S. Constitution as well as through federal and state laws. Economic equality—situation in which wealth is evenly distributed across society. In the United States, the focus is on equal opportunity rather than equal outcome, and we treasure the ability to differentiate ourselves economically through hard work, education, and risk-taking behavior.