Confucius: a. viewed the self as autonomous and rational b. rejected virtue ethics c. advocated social instruction in the habits of character-in the home school, temple, and theater d. viewed the self as connected with other selves
Which of these is a deontologist? a. Bentham b. Mill c. both a and b are correct d. neither a nor b is correct
Deontological means: a. based on building up, not tearing down b. based on duty c. based on sowing and reaping d. based on order or purpose
Which of these considers individuals determined by character but ultimately free? a. indeterminism b. hard determinism c. soft determinism d. atheistic existentialism
Which of these represents a theory of free will? a. hard determinism b. atheistic existentialism c. indeterminism d. soft determinism
Which of these represents teleological theories? a. utilitarianism b. soft determinism c. ethics of care d. law of karma
Which theories focus primarily on consequences? a. African ethics b. deontological c. virtue ethics d. teleological
Why is the contradiction problem a threat to virtue ethics? Select one: a. Because people disagree about who is virtuous and who isn't b. Because vicious people sometimes act virtuously c. Because different virtuous people might act differently in the same situation d. Because different virtues imply different duties
Ethics is described as making judgments before you have the facts. True False
Creating the illusion of form is dependent upon being able to see what? both light and dark values both height and width both bright and dull colors
What kinds of factors drive political participation? Check the one that does not apply. Select one: a. Government regulation b. Interest in politics c. Resources (time, money and civil skills) d. Education
How many tiers/levels does the federal judiciary have? Three Two Six Four
Question 15 (1 point) Which of the following activities would be the best example of political tolerance? posting a sign on your office door indicating that all people will be respected there passing laws to ensure that transgender job applicants are not discriminated against by private companies raising objections to someone publicly telling off-color jokes that target transgender people welcoming transgender people into your profession
Which consideration is a utilitarian argument for limiting immigration? Immigration is not natural Immigration will disrupt the economy. Immigration violates the rights of natural-born citizens. Immigration treats natural-born citizens as mere means rather than as ends.
During a televised debate on the role of religion in government, a prominent cleric argues that Islamic scholars should avoid direct involvement in state politics. He insists that religious leaders should focus on spiritual guidance and personal piety rather than holding political office or endorsing specific policies.When asked about the concept of Velayat-e Faqih (Guardianship of the Jurist), he expresses skepticism, suggesting that clerical rule risks corrupting religious authority. Which of the following best describes the cleric's likely ideological stance? He is a Quietist.believing that religious scholars should abstain from direct political power. He is a supporter of theocratic government and believes clerics should rule directly. He is a revolutionary Islamist, advocating for active clerical leadership in all state affairs. He is a secular nationalist, opposing any role for religion in public life.
The fundamental principles of a democracy are: Political liberty Popular sovereignty All responses are correct Political equality
God's special revelation occurs most fully in the Incarnation. True False
Power in the Texas Legislature is A concentrated in the party caucuses. B most heavily concentrated in the offices of Speaker of the House and president of the Senate. C mostly exercised in the standing committees. D diffused among the individual members. E exercised by gubernatorial leadership.
That participation in politics is especially important to human development is an idea associated with whom among the following? Ancients Moderns Puritans The English Constitution None of the above
what is 3 examples why the struggle of the voting rights influenced america today
