Multiple Choice Questions

All forms of pacifism hold that violence is always wrong.
  • True
  • False
That violence can never lead to peace is a deontological reason supporting pacifism.
  • True
  • False
Which of the following is not a rationale for pacifism?
  • Killing is wrong in and of itself.
  • The first Geneva Convention was formulated in 1864 to
  • Pacifism encourages the enemy to lay down its defenses.
  • The principle of proportionality and the principle of discrimination.
Just War theory has an initial presumption against war that must be overcome by the fulfillment of certain requirements.
  • True
  • False
War crimes are defined differently by various nations who each have their own doctrine of universal human rights.
  • True
  • False
Most terrorists are
  • Killing is wrong in and of itself.
  • Well educated and middle class.
  • The principle of proportionality and the principle of discrimination.
  • Categorical imperative
According to your text, what is the most immediate goal of terrorism?
  • Categorical imperative
  • False
  • To create fear.
  • Utilitarian
The idea that killing is wrong, but my killing is OK violates which of our ethical theories?
  • Categorical imperative
  • Utilitarian
  • The principle of proportionality and the principle of discrimination.
  • To create fear.
A value neutral definition of terrorism is the use of force to destroy property or kill people who are not directly involved in the matters being protested.
  • True
  • False
One problem for achieving world peace, according to experts, is the reduction in the proliferation of weapons.
  • True
  • False
To agree that the reduction of privacy rights to gain greater security is an example of ________ reasoning.
  • False
  • Categorical imperative
  • Utilitarian
  • True
St. Augustine was one of the first we know of to write in support of the justification of some wars.
  • True
  • False
What does the proportionality principle require?
  • Killing is wrong in and of itself.
  • The principle of proportionality and the principle of discrimination.
  • It requires that, before engaging in war or the use of force, we consider the likely costs and benefits of doing so, as opposed to choosing alternative courses of action (or no action).
  • The first Geneva Convention was formulated in 1864 to
What are the two principles to the jus in bello part of the just war theory?
  • Killing is wrong in and of itself.
  • The principle of proportionality and the principle of discrimination.
  • It requires that, before engaging in war or the use of force, we consider the likely costs and benefits of doing so, as opposed to choosing alternative courses of action (or no action).
  • The first Geneva Convention was formulated in 1864 to
The first Geneva Convention was formulated in 1864 to
  • The principle of proportionality and the principle of discrimination.
  • It requires that, before engaging in war or the use of force, we consider the likely costs and benefits of doing so, as opposed to choosing alternative courses of action (or no action).
  • The first Geneva Convention was formulated in 1864 to
  • Killing is wrong in and of itself.
What kind of reasoning is found in the just cause principle?
  • Killing is wrong in and of itself.
  • Categorical imperative
  • To create fear.
  • The principle of proportionality and the principle of discrimination.
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