1. Through its ____________, the American government encourages charitable giving.
a. economic system
b. tax system
c. political system
d. judicial system
2. Concerning the role of government and business, the typical libertarian is a(n):
a. minimalist.
b. anarchist.
c. advocate of government control.
d. none of the above.
3. According to Aristotle, there are ___________ kinds of virtues.
a. two
b. three
c. four
d. five
4. ____________ virtues result from the proper functioning of the higher aspects of human beings.
a. Moral
b. Intellectual
c. Character
d. Ethical
5. ___________ virtues come about from the proper control by reason of the bodily appetites and inclinations.
a. Moral
b. Intellectual
c. Character
d. Ethical
6. According to Aristotle, we become virtuous _____________.
a. at birth
b. with practice
c. when we are at our height of moral enlightenment
d. none of the above
7. The _____________ of a person is the sum of his or her virtues and vices.
a. character
b. beliefs
c. attitude
d. actions
8. The technique of moving to another level to find a solution is called:
a. ethical arrangement.
b. ethical displacement.
c. ethical replacement.
c. ethical awareness.
9. In law, ___________ liability means that no excusing conditions are accepted or applicable.
a. strict
b. closed
c. firm
d. absolute
10. Marxists claim capitalism is inherently immoral:
a. because it cannot exist without robbing the worker of his due.
b. because it necessarily involves the alienation of human beings.
c. at the present time because it protects the vested interest of the few and prevents the many from achieving a better, more just society.
d. all of the above.
11. _____________ is usually a corollary of assuming a certain position, function, or role in society or an organization.
a. Moral responsibility
b. Role responsibility
c. Function responsibility
d. Ethical responsibility
12. There are __________ specific defining features of the model of classical capitalism.
a. two
b. three
c. four
d. five
13. Under the capitalistic system, Marx observes ____________ come to dominate people.
a. immoral behavior
b. greed
c. objects'
d. wealth
14. Historically, business has not been ____________.
a. libertarian
b. capitalistic
c. socialist
d. none of the above
15. According to ____________, government should neither tax people nor redistribute income through welfare and other similar programs.
a. capitalists
b. socialists
c. libertarian
d. none of the above