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1
Emily believes that one should consider the special circumstances surrounding each ethical problem. Emily is practicing _____.
A)social contract theory
B)utilitarianism
C)natural law theory
D)situational ethics
2
George decides not to speed in order to encourage others to drive safely and reduce the number of traffic accidents. George is following _____.
A)social contract theory
B)natural law theory
C)ethical relativism
D)utilitarianism
3
Maria only considers what is most profitable for her business. Maria is following _____.
A)natural law theory
B)utilitarianism
C)utility thinking
D)social contract theory
4
Darby acts in a way to preserve individual freedom. Darby is practicing the ethical character trait of _____.
A)integrity
B)compassion
C)fairness
D)honesty
5
The directors of ABC Company decide to use recycled materials even though these materials are more costly than new raw materials. Shareholders threaten to sue the directors. The current legal position in the U.S. makes the directors _____.
A)clearly liable
B)liable unless legislation requires the use of recycled materials
C)immune from this suit
D)immune from criminal prosecution only
6
A law creating a sales tax _____.
A)is immoral
B)has no moral content
C)is moral
D)is beyond morality
7
Those who believe that each person must surrender some personal freedoms in order to have security in return are describing _____.
A)social contract theory
B)a state of nature
C)natural law
D)utilitarianism
8
A professional athlete is accused of cheating on her income tax. George decides that he should attempt to cheat on his exam based upon this news. George is following _____.
A)natural law
B)utility thinking
C)role model ethics
D)utilitarianism
9
Jamie believes that there is an ethical theory that can be created for the entire world. Jamie is describing _____.
A)utility thinking
B)social contract theory
C)rational ethics
D)ethical relativism
10
An auto manufacturing company installs crush resistant gas tanks on its cars because it will protect the driving public from flash fires when the cars are involved in an accident. What ethical system is the company following?
A)Role model ethics.
B)Situational ethics.
C)Utilitarianism.
D)Social contract theory.





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