BUSA 2106 Chapter 2 Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Which of the following statements is true of the social contract theory? - Correct
answer-It has its origins in formalism.
Which of the following statements is true of formalism? - Correct answer-It
focuses more on common good rather than on individual rights.
Ethical formalists maintain that ________. - Correct answer-individuals have rights
that should not be infringed even at the expense of society
The ________, proposed by Kant, says that a person has a moral duty to act in the
way he or she believes everyone should act. - Correct answer-categorical
imperative
Amy fakes a stomach ache to skip her gym class. A few weeks later, when her
friend, Sarah, lies to their gym teacher about being sick, Amy tells their teacher
that Sarah is lying about being sick. Amy tells the teacher that she is not in favor of
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, lying. According to Immanuel Kant, Amy would most likely be in violation of
________. - Correct answer-the categorical imperative
Who developed the social contract theory? - Correct answer-John Rawls
The social contract theory concerns itself with how to construct a just society given
________. - Correct answer-the many inequalities of wealth, knowledge, and
social status
Ethical formalism is illustrated in which of the following: - Correct answer-The
openness in communication is deemed fundamental.
Which of the following is one of the ethical principles proposed by Rawls? -
Correct answer-Everyone is entitled to certain equal basic rights, including liberty,
freedom of association, and personal security.
A formalist is best defined as one who: - Correct answer-Places ethical focus on the
worth of an individual.
Which of the following is a possible conclusion that can be drawn when comparing
formalist and consequentialist approaches to solving an ethical problem? - Correct
answer-A formalist and a consequentialist will use different approaches to
evaluating an ethical problem, but may arrive at the same conclusion.
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Questions and Answers
Which of the following statements is true of the social contract theory? - Correct
answer-It has its origins in formalism.
Which of the following statements is true of formalism? - Correct answer-It
focuses more on common good rather than on individual rights.
Ethical formalists maintain that ________. - Correct answer-individuals have rights
that should not be infringed even at the expense of society
The ________, proposed by Kant, says that a person has a moral duty to act in the
way he or she believes everyone should act. - Correct answer-categorical
imperative
Amy fakes a stomach ache to skip her gym class. A few weeks later, when her
friend, Sarah, lies to their gym teacher about being sick, Amy tells their teacher
that Sarah is lying about being sick. Amy tells the teacher that she is not in favor of
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, lying. According to Immanuel Kant, Amy would most likely be in violation of
________. - Correct answer-the categorical imperative
Who developed the social contract theory? - Correct answer-John Rawls
The social contract theory concerns itself with how to construct a just society given
________. - Correct answer-the many inequalities of wealth, knowledge, and
social status
Ethical formalism is illustrated in which of the following: - Correct answer-The
openness in communication is deemed fundamental.
Which of the following is one of the ethical principles proposed by Rawls? -
Correct answer-Everyone is entitled to certain equal basic rights, including liberty,
freedom of association, and personal security.
A formalist is best defined as one who: - Correct answer-Places ethical focus on the
worth of an individual.
Which of the following is a possible conclusion that can be drawn when comparing
formalist and consequentialist approaches to solving an ethical problem? - Correct
answer-A formalist and a consequentialist will use different approaches to
evaluating an ethical problem, but may arrive at the same conclusion.
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