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
Which of the following makes a false promise wrong, according to Kant It goes against the Bible's command It leads to bad results when people don't keep their promises It treats the person who believes the false promise as a thing and not as a person It would end up harming the promisor him or herself in the long run
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
The election for president of the United States ALWAYS takes place in what month? November January December
What is a defining characteristic of Independents? They belong to the largest political party They always vote Democratic They do not officially belong to a political party They support strong federal control
Which of the following is not a place where you can register to vote in Virginia? DMV Registrar Office Church Schools or Government Offices
In Virginia, which of these is a way to vote absentee? Voting online only Voting in person on election day only Voting by mail or in person before election day Voting by phone
5. What country is the United States Space Program competing with? a. Canada b. South Africa c. China d. Russia
What is the effect of the causes shown? Cause: Lack of interest Cause: Failure to register Cause: Belief that your vote doesn't matter Cause: No time or too busy Citizens fail to show up for jury duty Employees demonstrate poor work ethic Citizens register to vote in Virginia Citizens fail to vote
Where can you find important voting dates and information for elections in Virginia? The US Department of Elections website The Virginia Department of Elections website Local library Court House
In chapter 5, in the section entitled "The Hedonistic Calculus," Bentham's development of the hedonistic calculus is discussed. Bentham was a product of the "Enlightenment Period" also known as the "Age of Reason." Which of the following is the best answer with respect to what the text says is an effect of the influence of the "Enlightenment Period" or the "Age of Reason" on Bentham's development of Utilitarianism and in particular the hedonistic calculus? That is which of the following is true of the hedonistic calculus? proper moral conduct is discovered through reason alone proper moral conduct is calculated mathematically proper moral conduct is determined solely through the use of logic proper moral conduct can be determined scientifically, through experimentation and trial and error
