Different Types of Justice

Match the "type" of justice with its definition/explanation:

• Distributive Justice

• Fairness in agreements and contracts

• Commutative Justice

• Equitable distribution of goods to meet basic needs.

• Social Justice

• Right and duty to contribute to the common good.

Which of the following would be the best example of distributive justice?

• Providing universal healthcare access

• Fair business transactions

• Voting in elections

• Safeguarding private property rights.

What does the floor of material well-being refer to in Catholic Social Teaching?

• A minimum level of material support that all people deserve.

• The maximum level of inequality allowed in a society.

• Respect for the property rights of individuals.

• Maintaining a surplus of material goods.

True/False Statement: Commutative justice is essential for any other type of justice to exist in a society.

• True

• False

True/False Statement: Respect for the human person means that material differences determine a person's worth.

• True

• False

True/False Statement: Based on the Catholic Church's teaching about distributive justice, it would be truthful to claim that the Catholic Church would be in favor of social safety net programs (examples: welfare, food stamps, funding for education, and universal healthcare).

• True

• False

Match the example given with the type of justice it best represents:

• Distributive Justice

• Providing public education funding

• Commutative Justice

• Reparations (payment) for damages

• Social (contributive) Justice

• Environmental protections

True/False Statement: Because all human beings have inherent dignity and worth, all humans are entitled to basic rights (e.g., shelter, education, healthcare).

• True

• False

True/False Statement: Based on the readings from Economic Justice for All and the Catechism, it would be fair to assume that Catholic, American citizens have a moral duty to support and practice these various types of justice.

• True

• False