The Core Argument of the Defender of the Peace by Marsiglio

question 20

Multiple Choice

The core argument of The Defender of the Peace by Marsiglio of Padua was that

• A)the state ran according to religious commands originated in a higher realm.
• B)the state was self-sufficient and needed no guidance from a high authority.
• C)the king had the duty to be "Defender of the Peace," hence he had the ultimate spiritual authority in the land.
• D)the king had the duty to aid the Pope in maintaining peace.
• E)each individual should dedicate himself to imitating Christ, the Prince of Peace.

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making by reducing complex problem-solving to simpler judgment processes.

Cost-benefit Impact

An assessment that compares the costs involved in an action to the benefits derived from it, used to determine its overall value and feasibility.

Escalating Cost Impact

The effect of costs increasing over time, often spiraling beyond original estimates, generally due to poor planning, scope creep, or unforeseen circumstances.

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that involves searching for and choosing an acceptable or satisfactory response to a problem or scenario, rather than an optimal solution.