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Which of the following is not a general requirement in order for an act to be classified as an act of civil disobedience? |
| | A) | It's an illegal action. |
| | B) | It involves violence. |
| | C) | It's performed in order to make a moral protest. |
| | D) | It's performed publicly. |
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Which one of the claims below is least likely to be used as an argument against civil disobedience? |
| | A) | It's a violation of the social contract. Enjoying the benefits of living as a citizen carries with it the obligation to obey the laws of the state. |
| | B) | There are other better alternatives. One could demonstrate, vote, or move to a different society. |
| | C) | The ends don't justify the means. Even if the motivations are good, breaking the law encourages violence and disrespect for the law. |
| | D) | One has a duty to combat immorality. It's not enough just to refrain from committing evil yourself. |
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What is Socrates' reasoning concerning civil disobedience, as presented in Plato's dialogue called the Crito? |
| | A) | It's unjustifiable since it always leads to violence, and any act that involves violence must be avoided as evil. |
| | B) | It's unjustifiable since choosing to live in a state and enjoy its benefits involves an implicit agreement to abide by its laws. |
| | C) | It's justifiable as a more efficient way of achieving social progress than the bureaucratic political process. |
| | D) | It's justifiable since each of us has a duty not only to avoid committing evil but also to eradicate any evil we find in the world. |
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According to Gandhi, which of the statements below is not true of civil disobedience? |
| | A) | It's the inherent right of a citizen. |
| | B) | It's typically followed by anarchy. |
| | C) | It's a sacred duty when the state has become sufficiently corrupt. |
| | D) | Even without violence it can be effective for combating injustice. |
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Which of the following positions best expresses the attitude toward lawbreaking in Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail"? |
| | A) | One has both a legal and a moral duty to obey all laws, whether just or unjust. If a law is unjust, the appropriate response is to try to change it through the political process. |
| | B) | One has a legal duty to obey all laws, whether just or unjust, but one has no moral duty in either case. The legal sphere has nothing to do with morality. |
| | C) | One has both a legal and a moral duty to obey just laws, and one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. In such disobedience it's best to act secretly, as this is most likely to allow you the freedom to continue fighting for justice. |
| | D) | One has both a legal and a moral duty to obey just laws, and one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. Such disobedience must be done openly, however, and with a willingness to accept consequences such as imprisonment. |
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