Question 1

Which of these characteristics is not part of the U.S.State Department definition of "terrorism?" It can be committed by a nation state or noncombatants through excessive force.

Accepted Answer

A)   Political motivation in violence perpetrated against noncombatants.
B)   Conflicts motivated by local grievances rather than governmental decisions.
C)   ​
D)   It is committed by subnational groups or clandestine agents,usually intended to influence an audience.E) None of the above
F) All of the above C

Question 2

The idea that killing is wrong,but my killing is OK violates which of our ethical theories?

Accepted Answer

A)   Relativism
B)   Categorical imperative
C)   Utilitarianism
D)   EgoismE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

To be a pacifist is the same thing as to be a conscientious objector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One long-standing element of both international law and just war theory is the inviolability of civilians or noncombatants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There must be some serious or weighty reason that justifies the initial presumption against war.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There must be some serious or weighty...

Question 6

To agree that the reduction of privacy rights to gain greater security is an example of ________ reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A)   Utilitarian
B)   Kantian
C)   Relativism
D)   Natural lawE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

War crimes are defined differently by various nations who each have their own doctrine of universal human rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The principle of double effect used by the principle of discrimination holds that there is a difference between directly intending some end and foreseeing that one's actions might result in that end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to MacKinnon,what is the most immediate goal of terrorism?

Accepted Answer

A)   To vent anger.
B)   To create push a political or religious ideology.
C)   To create fear.
D)   To assert value.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The good to be achieved by some action must not be outweighed by the costs to do so.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The good to be achieved by some...

Question 11

Proportionality under jus ad bellum is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   Utilitarianism.
B)   Categorical imperative.
C)   Relativism.
D)   Virtue ethics.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

That violence can never lead to peace is a deontological reason supporting pacifism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 13

What would be a nonconsequentialist justification for pacificism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Killing is economically costly.
B)   Killing leads to pain and suffering
C)   Killing only leads to more killing.
D)   Killing is wrong in and of itself.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

One problem for achieving world peace,according to experts,is the reduction in the proliferation of weapons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

We should not directly and intentionally target non-combatants,but only those who are a threat to us.

Accepted Answer

The answer of We should not directly and intentionally target...

Question 16

Most terrorists are

Accepted Answer

A)   Well educated and middle class.
B)   Poor and desperate.
C)   Ignorant and easily manipulated.
D)   Rich and bored.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Just War theory has an initial presumption against war that must be overcome by the fulfillment of certain requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The first Geneva Convention was formulated in 1864 to

Accepted Answer

A)   Establish rules for the conduct of war.
B)   Establish standards for the treatment of prisoners.
C)   Protect the sick and wounded.
D)   Set a basis for prosecuting war crimes.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is not a rationale for pacifism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nonviolent means work better than violent means.
B)   To kill people is wrong in itself.
C)   Setting an example of nonviolent resolution encourages negotiation.
D)   Pacifism encourages the enemy to lay down its defenses.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

We should always remember that we are aiming toward achieving peace and do nothing that will make this less difficult to achieve.

Accepted Answer

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Which of these characteristics is not part of the U.S.State Department definition of "terrorism?" It can be committed by a nation state or noncombatants through excessive force.

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The idea that killing is wrong,but my killing is OK violates which of our ethical theories?

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To be a pacifist is the same thing as to be a conscientious objector.

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One long-standing element of both international law and just war theory is the inviolability of civilians or noncombatants.

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There must be some serious or weighty reason that justifies the initial presumption against war.

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To agree that the reduction of privacy rights to gain greater security is an example of ________ reasoning.

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War crimes are defined differently by various nations who each have their own doctrine of universal human rights.

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The principle of double effect used by the principle of discrimination holds that there is a difference between directly intending some end and foreseeing that one's actions might result in that end.

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According to MacKinnon,what is the most immediate goal of terrorism?

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The good to be achieved by some action must not be outweighed by the costs to do so.

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Proportionality under jus ad bellum is an example of

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That violence can never lead to peace is a deontological reason supporting pacifism.

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What would be a nonconsequentialist justification for pacificism?

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One problem for achieving world peace,according to experts,is the reduction in the proliferation of weapons.

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We should not directly and intentionally target non-combatants,but only those who are a threat to us.

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Just War theory has an initial presumption against war that must be overcome by the fulfillment of certain requirements.

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The first Geneva Convention was formulated in 1864 to

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Which of the following is not a rationale for pacifism?

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We should always remember that we are aiming toward achieving peace and do nothing that will make this less difficult to achieve.

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