WorksheetsUnit 1 Quiz 2 Assignment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the state of being free within society under law by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views?
Freedom
Liberty
Harm principle
Libertarian
What is the purpose of government according to Mill?
Provide parameters for everyday citizens.
Provide public or utility goods.
Give everyday a fair trial.
Prevent harm between citizens.
Which of the following amendments from the U.S Constitution are associated with Liberty?(There are 3)
The first amendment
The third amendment
The fifth amendment
The fourteenth amendment
Government can deny liberty when someone's actions may cause (a) ?
All of these reasons are why government shouldn't deny liberty EXCEPT?
To change someone's mind or emotions
To stop harm onto others
To get someone to do something they don't want to do
If someone is acting foolish or unwise
Which of the following are groups in society who can be denied liberty without condition? (There are 3)
Elderly
Children
Whole societies who aren't ready for liberty
People with certain mental disabilities
How should a dictatorship deal with liberty and how much liberty should be given out according to Mill?
A dictator should distribute liberty onto his people even if they aren't ready for it so they can learn.
A dictator should never give out liberty and dismiss the idea all together.
Mill doesn't believe societies are ruled by dictatorships.
As the guardian/ruler you must prepare your people for liberty and make sure that they're ready for what they will be given.
What is NOT one of the three domains that Mill stated that are rights associated with liberty?
The right to an attorney
One's own consciousness, liberty of thought and feeling, and two things that are essential for it is freedom of speech and freedom of press
Liberty of tastes and pursuits
The right to peacefully assemble/gather
According to Mill, to what degree should rights be guaranteed to become a true free society?
Absolute and unqualified
Equality and freedom
Independent and protected
Civil political rights
What is called when the government may infringe on the liberty of the individual when his or her actions are intended or likely to cause harm in others?
Right to a fair trial
Individual rights
Harm principle
Jurisdiction
