In Devising a System of Government, Basic Questions Must Be

question 116

Multiple Choice

In devising a system of government, basic questions must be resolved with regard to which of the following?

• A)conducting and determining elections
• B)acquiring and distributing power
• C)collecting and spending taxes
• D)dividing and limiting government

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Imperative

A command of reason that applies conditionally, suggesting an action to achieve a specific end, as opposed to a categorical imperative which is unconditional.

Humanity

The collective human race or the qualities, such as compassion and kindness, that are considered characteristic of humans.

Moral Law

The principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior, often considered as inherent to human nature or divine command.

Law of Reason

A philosophical idea that moral and legal norms should be grounded in rational thought and logic.