You Are a State Legislator and You Have Sponsored a Bill

question 26

Multiple Choice

You are a state legislator and you have sponsored a bill requiring that all passengers in cars must wear seat belts at all times, even in a rear seat. Opponents feel that this proposed law is over-reaching and is too restrictive of personal freedom. You try to convince opponents to support your proposed law by pointing out that sometimes it is the job of government and the law to do what is best for people, even if they may not want to do it for themselves. Your description is an example of:

• A)ethical formalism.
• B)utilitarianism.
• C)legal moralism.
• D)legal paternalism.

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