Sarah Is a Self-Proclaimed Agnostic

question 44

Multiple Choice

Sarah is a self-proclaimed agnostic. Which of the following is true about her ability to testify in a criminal proceeding?

• A) Under common law, Sarah would be disqualified from testifying based on her religious philosophy.
• B) Sarah would be prohibited from testifying under U.S. law as prohibiting people from testifying based solely on their religious beliefs is in the interest of society and is consistent with American democracy.
• C) Sarah would be permitted to testify so long as she took the oath to testify truthfully.
• D) Sarah could object to testifying based her First Amendment right of Freedom of Religion.

Evaluate the role of legislative measures like GINA in protecting individuals from genetic discrimination.

Explore the philosophical perspectives of different ethical frameworks (e.g., Kantian ethics) on bioethical issues.

Understand the impact and implications of prenatal genetic testing on society, and individuals with disabilities.

Familiarize with the concept of Procreative Beneficence and its ethical implications in selecting for certain traits in offspring.

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