laissez-faire economics.

the social contract.

a system of checks and balances in government.

mercantilism.

freedom of religion.

the ability of one country to produce a resource cheaper than another country can.

the manner in which a company with a monopoly can lower prices and ensure the continued lack of competition.

the reason why the work force always has less power than those who employ them.

the unique advantages possessed by the American Republic that have allowed the country to emerge as the world's dominant economic power.

the belief that a country should primarily focus on ensuring a favorable balance of trade by exporting more than it imports.

to encourage a favorable balance of trade

to spread free market capitalism to other nations

to protect the trading relationships established with other nations

the liberation and protection of the working classes

to prevent taxes from being levied on the wealthiest members of society