Applying principles

General Principle: People who knowingly engage in activities that significantly increase the risk of harming others should be held legally responsible for any harm that results from those activities. Which of the following options align with this principle?

• A driver who causes an accident because they were texting should be fined.

• Pedestrians who cross the street when the signal is red should be given a warning.

• Cyclists who ride their bicycles safely and follow traffic laws should be rewarded.

• Companies that follow all environmental regulations should receive tax benefits.

• People who donate to charity should be given public recognition for their contributions.

General Principle: Individuals who benefit from the use of public resources should contribute to their maintenance and upkeep. Which of the following options align with this principle?

• People who do not use public parks should still pay taxes that fund these parks.

• Tourists visiting national parks should pay an entrance fee that contributes to the park's conservation.

• Students who receive public education should volunteer in community service.

• Homeowners should pay higher property taxes than renters.

• Companies that use public roads for transportation should pay taxes for road maintenance.

General Principle: Anyone who deliberately spreads false information that causes harm to others should face consequences. Which of the following options align with this principle?

• A journalist who inaccurately reports the weather forecast should be corrected publicly.

• An individual who knowingly spreads rumors causing a panic should be fined or face legal action.

• A teacher who makes an error in a lesson should apologize to the students.

• A politician who changes their stance on an issue should explain their reasons.

• A company that advertises the wrong price for a product should honor the advertised price.

General Principle: Products that are designed in a way that makes them inherently dangerous to users should be subject to stricter regulation. Which of the following options align with this principle?

• Cars with higher safety ratings should be more expensive.

• Manufacturers of children's toys should ensure that they are safe for all age groups.

• Electronic devices that can overheat and cause fires should be recalled and fixed.

• Food products should list all potential allergens on their labels.

• Clothing companies should use sustainable materials.

General Principle: People who fail to take reasonable precautions to prevent causing inconvenience to others should be held accountable. Which of the following options align with this principle?

• A homeowner who does not clear snow from their sidewalk should be fined.

• A dog owner whose dog barks loudly should apologize to their neighbors.

• A grocery store that runs out of popular items should offer discounts.

• An office worker who is late to a meeting should explain their tardiness.

• Restaurants that have long wait times should inform customers in advance.