w1 ch 2-3 reading quiz

What is the primary focus of normative political theory?

• Describing who people are and what they do.

• Demonstrating empirical evidence of political goals.

• Using logic and persuasion to identify political goals.

• Creating mathematical proofs for political theories.

How does the United Nations (UN) describe human rights?

• Rights granted by the state.

• Rights that are earned by individuals.

• Rights inherent to all human beings.

• Rights that vary based on nationality.

What is an example given in the text of a group that has been previously denied their rights?

• Native Americans

• African Americans

• Asian Americans

• European Americans

Which organization has been a leading voice advocating for human rights, especially through its Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?

• The United Nations

• The European Union

• The World Health Organization

• The International Monetary Fund

What is the common element across various perspectives of social justice?

• The distribution of wealth

• The distribution of opportunities, resources, and rights

• The enforcement of laws

• The promotion of cultural values

What is the primary goal of society according to utilitarianism?

• To maximize individual rights

• To maximize human happiness and welfare

• To minimize government intervention

• To promote economic development

What method do governments use to analyze their policies and policy proposals based on utilitarian principles?

• Cost-benefit analysis

• Public opinion surveys

• Economic forecasting

• Social justice evaluation

What is the main argument of libertarianism against utilitarianism?

• Maximizing net happiness does not produce a just society

• Economic development should be prioritized over happiness

• Government should intervene more in individual lives

• Social justice is achieved through maximizing utility

According to libertarians, what should not be violated even if it increases net social utility?

• Economic development

• Individual rights

• Government policies

• Social welfare programs

What is the core element of Marxism that relates to social justice concerns?

• The belief in a free market economy.

• The idea that material resources should be produced and distributed properly, without discrimination.

• The support for a capitalist economic system.

• The emphasis on individual entrepreneurship.