Think About the Questions Posed in This Section in Relation

question 20

Essay

Think about the questions posed in this section in relation to the distribution of scarce healthcare resources using Rawls's veil of ignorance. Then answer the same questions taking your own circumstances into account. Do you come up with the same answers to the questions? Explain your rationale.

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Definitions:

Randy "Duke" Cunningham

A former United States Congressman who was convicted of accepting bribes from defense contractors.

Bribes

The act of giving or receiving something of value in exchange for some kind of influence or action in return, that is often illegal or unethical.

Sophomore Surge

The phenomenon where political candidates see a significant increase in votes or support in their second campaign or term.

Gerrymandering

The practice of manipulating the boundaries of electoral constituencies to favor one party or class.