4. Compare how a deontological or consequentialist approach might address this case. What unique insights or solutions does virtue ethics provide that other ethical frameworks might not?
19. Which question in evaluating a solution to democratic conflict considers if the method is legal? Is the solution ethical? Is the sclution permanent? Is the solution fair and equitable? Is the solution constitutional?
Past International Action Have there been any interesting statements by UN officials on this topic?Try to find a quote. What are the most important UN resolutions and treaties on this topic? Do any major Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) work on this topic? Country Policy How has this topic impacted your country? What has your country tried to do about this topic? What types of policies would your country want the UN to adopt (or not adopt) on this topic? Possible Solutions What specific plans would your country like the UN to undertake to address this issue? What specific plans would your country like Members States to undertake in their own countries? Why would your ideas work? Give specific plans.
Which statement about policy development is accurate? Policy development occurs only at the federal level. Lobbying for policy legislation is not a right. Agencies can develop policies that affect only individuals using the agency. Tobacco usage is off limits to policy regulation.
Plato concluded that the mastery of the art of rhetoric called for (1) the power of logical reasoning (logos); a knowledge of character (ethos); and a knowledge of the emotions (pathos). Select one: True False
What was the focus of Renaissance humanism? religious dogma Individual potential and achievements scientific theories military conquest
2. Some states, like Oregon and New Hampshire, do not have a state sales tax What is one reason a state might choose NOT to have one? Hint: Think about tourism, business, or fairness. __
Which philosopher believed that the focus of aesthetic philosophy should shift from the consideration of beauty - to the nature of the artist.the role of art and the relationship between the viewer and the work of art? Plato Kant Aristotle Marx
Which of the following concepts explains why governments get heavily involved in providing favors to well-organized groups at the expense of others? 1. special-interest effect II. rational ignorance effect III. rent-seeking II only I only I and II I, II, and III
Hung (2022) argues that __ has compelled China to export capital, and the necessity of protecting overseas investments has stimulated military expansion as well. Therefore, "China's rise as a capital exporter follows in the footsteps of other capitalist powers in history. market competition geopolitical competition domestic overcapacity domestic unrest
James and Pascal both offer a(n) __ justification of belief in God. scientific epistemic pragmatic moral
Which of the following were often excluded from citizenship? A. political figures B. men C. immigrants D. children
What is not a duty of the federal government? running the postal system printing money maintaining an army issuing licenses
The Green Party believes in a universal basic income that would go to every adult, regardless of their employment or health status. True False
The amount of federal grant money going to states has steadily decreased since the 1960s. True False
Which level of government prints money? state federal both state and federal local and municipal
According to Aristotle self-sufficiency is a key characteristic of happiness. a) False. b) True.
2. COMPARE AND CONTRAST How did Jean -Jacques Rousseau's social contract differ from John Locke's?
Which type of government would most likely own a country's farming industry and distribute food equally to its citizens? A. Democratic B. Fascist C. Czarist D. Socialist
The government of the United States can best be described as a direct democracy. True False