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Question 1
Which statement is an objection to ethical egoism?
o
It is always clear what is in one’s
self-interest.
o
Being selfish isn’t a very nice way to
act.
o
Few people demonstrate that they act out
of self-interest.
o
It can’t be shown to be false and thus
doesn't explain anything.
o
All of the above.
Question 2
Which of the following examples best demonstrates to
most people that ethical progress has taken place over the past 200 years?
o
Laws that prohibit discrimination based
on race
o
Laws that have increased speed limits
o
Laws that prevented women from voting
o
Laws that prevented gay people from
getting married
o
Laws that focus on protecting the ethnic
majority
Question 3
Which statement reflects a relativist view of gay
marriage?
o
It can be considered both good and bad.
o
It is unacceptable where it is illegal.
o
It is acceptable where it is legal.
o
all of the above.
o
none of the above.
Question 4
Which reason was used to support the claim that
women should not be allowed to vote?
o
Women are just as intelligent as men.
o
Women enjoy participating in government
o
Women must stay within the realm of the
home which is an apolitical space
o
Women served in the military
o
None of the above
Question 5
Which statement might be used to argue that
pornography should be more tightly regulated?
o
Pornography enhances people’s view of
their self-worth.
o
Pornography degrades values that are
held in high regard in a society.
o
Pornography ought to be recognized as a
form of free speech.
o
A and B
o
B and C
Question 6
The harm principle states
o
The only time the government can limit
someone’s freedom is when the individual’s actions would harm another person.
o
The only time the government can limit
someone’s freedom is when individuals’ actions cause harm to themselves.
o
Actions that harm people are bad.
o
One can harm another so long as she is
protecting herself from harm.
o
None of the above
Question 7
Which argument might be used to support the claim
that pornography should not be illegal?
o
Pornography is a form of speech that
should be protected.
o
People have been harmed in the
production of pornography.
o
The pornography industry has harmed
children.
o
Pornography makes men more likely to
rape women.
o
A and C
Question 8
Which country outlawed the wearing of full-face
veils in 2011?
o
Germany
o
France
o
Philippines
o
Saudi Arabia
o
The United States
Question 9
Which statement best reflects the argument that
prayer in school should be protected?
o
Prayer makes students smarter.
o
Prayer is different across cultures and
as such should take place outside the school.
o
Prayer contributes to virtuous ideals in
the student body.
o
Prayer is protected by the second
amendment.
o
None of the above.
Question 10
The Golden Mean is best captured by which slogan?
o
Everything for the good of all
o
Nothing according to evil
o
Do unto others as you would have them do
unto you
o
Nothing in shortage, nothing in excess
o
None of the above
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