Question 1

According to Locke,

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A)   individuals are morally entitled to take other people's property.
B)   property is a moral right.
C)   individuals are not morally entitled to the products of their labor.
D)   property acquisition is a duty.

Question 2

If libertarianism is true, which of these statements is true?

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A)   We should endorse utilitarianism's concern for total social well-being.
B)   Pleasure takes priority over any other moral concern.
C)   We should have a "night-watchman" state.
D)   If a person comes into possession of a holding through a legitimate transfer, then, morally speaking, she or he deserves that holding.

Question 3

Utilitarians are likely to be sympathetic to the argument that steps should be taken to reduce the great disparities of income that characterize our society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In Nozick's example of Wilt Chamberlain, he argues that other theories of economic justice inevitably fail to respect people's

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A)   liberty.
B)   power of choice.
C)   skills.
D)   height.

Question 5

According to the "maximin" rule, you should select the alternative under which the worst that could happen to you is better than the worst that could happen to you under any other alternative.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To the libertarians, their concept of liberty includes a commitment to

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A)   hedonism.
B)   charity.
C)   private property.
D)   happiness.

Question 7

According to Mill, to say that I have a right to something is to say that I have a valid claim on society to protect me in the possession of that thing, either by force of law or through education and opinion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to libertarianism,

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A)   there are no natural, Lockean rights.
B)   we have a basic right to assistance from others.
C)   it would be unjust to coerce people to give food or money to the starving.
D)   happiness takes priority over other moral concerns.

Question 9

In association with labor and capital, Mill had contrasting views of

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A)   freedom of speech.
B)   farmers' markets profit.
C)   welfare.
D)   profit sharing.

Question 10

Eminent domain is the ancient right of government to take what from an individual?

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A)   food
B)   clothing
C)   liberties
D)   property

Question 11

Justice is frequently held to require that our treatment of people reflect their fundamental moral equality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The first principle of Nozick's entitlement theory concerns the original acquisition of

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A)   morals.
B)   goods, money, and property.
C)   case law.
D)   the crown.

Question 13

The Supreme Court gave decision making power for Eminent domain to the

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A)   feds.
B)   states and local communities
C)   townships.
D)   parents.

Question 14

According to John Rawls, people in the original position do not know what social position or status they hold in society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Robert Nozick, the basic moral rights possessed by all human beings are both negative and natural.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to John Rawls,

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A)   people in the original position choose the principles on the basis of self-interest.
B)   in the original position, people must have full and complete knowledge.
C)   justice forbids any social or economic inequalities.
D)   liberty is of little or no importance compared to equality.

Question 17

Aristotle's formal principle of justice states,

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A)   from each according to his or her ability, to each according to his or her need.
B)   similar cases must be treated alike except where there is some relevant difference.
C)   all people are to be treated the same in every situation.
D)   from each according to his or her ability, to each according to his or her merit.

Question 18

John Rawls's second principle of justice states that insofar as inequalities are permitted -- that is, insofar as it is compatible with justice for some jobs or positions to bring greater rewards than others -- these positions must be open to all.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What philosopher believes the maximin rule is relevant to justice?

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A)   John Rawls
B)   John Stuart Mill
C)   Robert Nozick
D)   Aristotle

Question 20

According to libertarianism, liberty is the prime value, and justice consists in being free from the interference of others.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Justice and Economic Distribution

According to libertarianism, liberty is the prime value, and justice consists in being free from the interference of others.

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In Nozick's example of Wilt Chamberlain, he argues that other theories of economic justice inevitably fail to respect people's

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What philosopher believes the maximin rule is relevant to justice?

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According to Locke,

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According to John Rawls,

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Utilitarians are likely to be sympathetic to the argument that steps should be taken to reduce the great disparities of income that characterize our society.

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In association with labor and capital, Mill had contrasting views of

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According to Robert Nozick, the basic moral rights possessed by all human beings are both negative and natural.

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The Supreme Court gave decision making power for Eminent domain to the

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According to John Rawls, people in the original position do not know what social position or status they hold in society.

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The first principle of Nozick's entitlement theory concerns the original acquisition of

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If libertarianism is true, which of these statements is true?

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According to libertarianism,

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John Rawls's second principle of justice states that insofar as inequalities are permitted -- that is, insofar as it is compatible with justice for some jobs or positions to bring greater rewards than others -- these positions must be open to all.

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According to Mill, to say that I have a right to something is to say that I have a valid claim on society to protect me in the possession of that thing, either by force of law or through education and opinion.

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Eminent domain is the ancient right of government to take what from an individual?

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Aristotle's formal principle of justice states,

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According to the "maximin" rule, you should select the alternative under which the worst that could happen to you is better than the worst that could happen to you under any other alternative.

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Justice is frequently held to require that our treatment of people reflect their fundamental moral equality.

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To the libertarians, their concept of liberty includes a commitment to

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