If We Lived in a Galaxy 1 Billion Light-Years from Our

question 82

Multiple Choice

If we lived in a galaxy 1 billion light-years from our own, what would we see?

• A) a universe 1 billion years younger than ours
• B) a universe 1 billion years older than ours
• C) much the same universe as we see here
• D) a universe expanding at a slower rate than we see from Earth
• E) a universe expanding at a faster rate than we see from Earth

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Definitions:

Obligation

A duty or commitment that one is bound to by law, promise, moral principles, or social custom.

Social Contract

A theory in political philosophy suggesting that the legitimacy of authority comes from an implicit agreement between the governing and the governed.

Legitimacy

The general belief that a rule, institution, or leader has the right to govern or dictate.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.