Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Distinguishes Between Laws

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately distinguishes between laws and ethics?

• A) Laws reflect the beliefs of the majority of society while ethics reflect the beliefs of the minority of society.
• B) Ethics deal with religious and moral beliefs while laws deal with social, economic, and environmental behaviors.
• C) Ethics deal with internal (personal) issues while laws deal with external (social) issues.
• D) There is no significant difference between laws and ethics; these terms can be used interchangeably.
• E) Ethics deal with personal moral principles and values whereas laws are society's values and standards that are enforceable in the courts.

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Definitions:

Eons

The largest division of geological time, comprising multiple eras, and spanning hundreds of millions to billions of years, marking significant changes in the Earth's geology and biological history.

Geologic Timescale

A system of chronological dating that relates geological strata to time, used by geologists to describe the timing and relationships of events that have occurred throughout Earth's history.

Devonian Period

refers to a period in the Paleozoic Era, approximately 419.2 to 358.9 million years ago, known for significant diversification of life, especially in marine environments.

Radiation of Fishes

The diversification of fish species over time and environments, leading to a variety of adaptations and forms.