RMPS WORKSHEET: Morality & Justice

Arjun is studying the reasons behind increasing crime rates in his city. He notices that some factors are related to society and the environment people live in. Which of the following is a social cause of crime?

• A. Poverty

• B. Greed

• C. Addiction

• D. Mental illness

Noah is part of a committee deciding how to allocate resources in their community. The committee wants to choose the option that will create the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. This approach is based on the idea of:

• Doing your duty

• Obeying religious rules

• Creating the greatest happiness for the greatest number

• Acting from emotion

Kant believed that moral actions must:

• Be based on the outcome

• Be guided by empathy

• Follow the categorical imperative

• Aim to please others

Henry sees a wallet on the ground and decides to return it to its owner, not because of any reward or consequence, but because he believes it is his duty to do the right thing. Which of the following best describes Henry's approach?

• An action is right if it produces good consequences

• An action is right if it is done out of duty, regardless of outcome

• An action is right if it makes you feel good

• An action is right if it avoids punishment

Which of the following are economic causes of crime?

• Poverty and unemployment

• Peer pressure and addiction

• Lack of education and family issues

• Media influence and urbanization

Thomas is faced with a decision where he must choose whether to tell the truth, even though lying would benefit him personally. According to Kantian ethics, the categorical imperative would require Thomas to:

• Follow a universal moral law that applies to all rational beings regardless of desires or interests.

• Base his decision on a set of rules based on personal preferences.

• Use a guideline for achieving happiness.

• Apply a principle that changes according to circumstances.

Alexander is a manager at a company and decides to fire one employee to boost the overall happiness and productivity of the rest of the team, even though the decision seems unfair to the person being fired. One criticism of Utilitarianism is that it can justify actions that are morally wrong if they produce the greatest happiness. Which of the following best describes this criticism?

• It can justify morally wrong actions if they produce the greatest happiness.

• It always leads to fair and just outcomes.

• It ignores the consequences of actions.

• It focuses only on individual happiness.

Benjamin is a judge deciding how to punish someone who committed a crime. A Utilitarian might approach this decision by considering which action would result in the greatest good for the greatest number. Which of the following is an example of this approach?

• Choosing a punishment that deters future crimes and benefits society as a whole.

• Basing punishment solely on the criminal's intentions.

• Focusing only on the victim's feelings when deciding punishment.

• Applying the same punishment to all crimes regardless of consequences.

Emily is faced with a situation where breaking the law could lead to a positive outcome for many people. Which ethical theory would most likely argue that it is always wrong for Emily to break the law, regardless of the outcome?

• Kantianism

• Utilitarianism

• Relativism

• Hedonism

In a city where crime rates are rising, some community leaders argue that understanding the causes of crime is more important than simply punishing criminals. Which of the following best supports this view?

• Addressing root causes can help prevent future crimes.

• Punishing criminals always reduces crime rates.

• Ignoring causes leads to better law enforcement.

• Focusing only on punishment improves society.