Question

which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between free enterprise and equality of opportunity?
choose 1 answer:
a criminalizing the use of recreational drugs like marijuana
b passing an \equal pay for equal work\ law to reduce differences in pay for women and men
c increasing funding for space exploration
d decreasing regulations on the sale of automatic weapons

Explanation:

Free enterprise emphasizes minimal government interference in markets, letting businesses set terms. Equality of opportunity aims to level the playing field for all groups. An "equal pay for equal work" law mandates employers to pay men and women the same for identical roles, which restricts businesses' freedom to set compensation (a core tenet of free enterprise) in the name of gender pay equality, creating direct tension between the two principles. Other options do not pit these two values against each other as directly: criminalizing drugs relates to public safety, space funding is a public spending priority, and reducing weapon regulations ties to gun rights, not equality of opportunity vs. free enterprise.

Answer:

B. Passing an "equal pay for equal work" law to reduce differences in pay for women and men