Which of the Following Primarily Depends Upon Ideological Reasoning

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following primarily depends upon ideological reasoning?

• A) To those who would dismiss evolution as "only a theory," The National Center for Science Education Web site proposes this analogy: "Evolution is only a theory in the same way that Universal Gravity is only a theory."
• B) No animals capable of tool making, social interaction, and language deserve to be put in zoos or used for medical experiments. It follows that our treatment of chimpanzees is a deplorable and unethical violation of their basic rights.
• C) I know several people who believe that it is OK to cheat on their taxes just a little bit. Like not reporting all their cash income. Or, by padding their business travel expenses.
• D) Whenever I play the lottery, the number I put in is my birthday. If that's not my lucky number, then I don't have one.

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Definitions:

Statute of Frauds

A judicial principle stipulating that specific contract categories must be written and signed by the accountable party to be legally binding.

Signature Requirement

The necessity for a person's handwritten or digital mark to verify and authenticate a document.

Interest in Land

A legal right or claim to real estate property, including ownership or use rights.

Statute of Frauds

A legal principle requiring certain types of contracts to be written and signed by the party to be charged, in order to be legally enforceable.