A Cartesian dualist believes that the mind is dependent on the body. A True B False
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
Which of the following would be treating someone as a means, according to Kant Asking the person to lend me some money and they do it Forcing the person to lend me some money Deceiving the person into lending me some money All of the above
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION What is one action legislators took after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School? Florida implemented stricter age requirements for gun purchases. The national government increased the waiting period for gun purchases. Congress led a grassroots movement against gun violence.
A member of Congress who has developed a good home style will likely: Get along well with the Governor of his or her home state. Focus exclusively on policy and ignore all constituent issues. Be re-elected several times. Refrain from working to bring home much pork for his/her congressional district.
A district that is created to favor a specific party or candidate is an example of: Pork Case Work Gerrymandering Franking
Inaln __ the power and authority of the government ere in the bands ) autocracy direct democracy diffice right democracy ) constitutional monardhy
8. One of Aristotle's basic virtues is: Wealth. Temperance. Humbleness. Patience.
4. Pascal claims that if you say you don't believe in God and he does not exist: You win nothing and lose nothing. You will go to heaven. You lose everything. You will go to hell
In the 2016 election which electoral factor was most significant in Hillary Clinton's loss to Donald Trump? A large part of her voters were concentrated in a few high-population states. She raised less money than Donald Trump. Most of her voters were concentrated in smaller,more rural states with few Electoral College votes. She won a smaller share of the popular vote than Donald Trump.
Which of the following is a legislative power of the vice president? serving as president of the Senate administering the oath office to members of both houses of Congress serving as the head of NASA serving on Senate committees to become president should a vacancy occur
Which legislation limited the powers of the president to commit troops to war? the end of the draft the War Powers Resolution the 26th Amendment the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
