Question 1

The distribution of income in Germany and Japan is far more unequal than that in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the "maximin" rule for making decisions and what role does it play in Rawls's argument?

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Question 3

D.W. Haslett argues that inheritance is inconsistent with capitalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to libertarianism, liberty is the prime value, and justice consists in permitting each to live as he or she pleases, free from the interference of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

John Rawls' Theory of Justice lays within which type of tradition?

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A)  All for one and one for all. 
B)  Principled living. 
C)  Feudal society. 
D)  Social contract.

Question 7

Who is more likely to be sympathetic with the idea of reducing the disparities of income in society?

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A)  Utilitarians 
B)  Liberals 
C)  Robin Hood 
D)  egalitarians

Question 8

The view of ignorance demands people in the original position to be

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A)  difficult to come to agreement. 
B)  impartial. 
C)  biased. 
D)  forgiving.

Question 9

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

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A)  freedom of ideas. 
B)  freedom of speech. 
C)  private property. 
D)  happiness.

Question 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Libertarians would find it immoral and unjust to coerce people to give food or money to the starving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Libertarians reject inheritance as a legitimate means of acquiring wealth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to John Stuart Mill, what does it mean to say that a person has a right to something?

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Question 15

What utilitarian identifies as rights are really

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A)  creative alternatives. 
B)  positive rationalizations. 
C)  certain moral rules. 
D)  ethical violations.

Question 16

Libertarianism involves a commitment to leaving market relations-buying, selling, and other exchanges-totally unrestricted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What does Rawls mean by the original position and the veil of ignorance?

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Question 18

Robert Nozick uses the Wilt Chamberlain story to show the importance of economic re-distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Locke,

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals are morally entitled to take other'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 20

In his Principles of Political Economy, J.S. Mill argued for the desirability of breaking down the sharp and hostile division between the producers or workers, on the one hand, and the capitalists or owners, on the other hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Justice and Economic Distribution

The distribution of income in Germany and Japan is far more unequal than that in the United States.

What is the "maximin" rule for making decisions and what role does it play in Rawls's argument?

D.W. Haslett argues that inheritance is inconsistent with capitalism.

According to libertarianism, liberty is the prime value, and justice consists in permitting each to live as he or she pleases, free from the interference of others.

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

John Rawls' Theory of Justice lays within which type of tradition?

Who is more likely to be sympathetic with the idea of reducing the disparities of income in society?

The view of ignorance demands people in the original position to be

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

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

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

Libertarians would find it immoral and unjust to coerce people to give food or money to the starving.

Libertarians reject inheritance as a legitimate means of acquiring wealth.

According to John Stuart Mill, what does it mean to say that a person has a right to something?

What utilitarian identifies as rights are really

Libertarianism involves a commitment to leaving market relations-buying, selling, and other exchanges-totally unrestricted.

What does Rawls mean by the original position and the veil of ignorance?

Robert Nozick uses the Wilt Chamberlain story to show the importance of economic re-distribution.

According to Locke,

In his Principles of Political Economy, J.S. Mill argued for the desirability of breaking down the sharp and hostile division between the producers or workers, on the one hand, and the capitalists or owners, on the other hand.