Which of the Following Is Implied by McMahan's Claim That

question 704

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is implied by McMahan's claim that jus in bello is not independent of jus ad bellum?

• A) Each soldier ought to have the right to decide for himself or herself whether his or her orders are justified before carrying them out.
• B) A soldier who decides that the war he or she is fighting is unjust is morally required to stop following orders to kill enemy combatants.
• C) It is always wrong for a soldier to carry out an attack during an offensive war.
• D) Soldiers must be able to distinguish combatants from noncombatants to follow the traditional principles of just war theory.

---

Definitions:

Social Category

A classification of people sharing common characteristics or attributes, often used to understand societal structures and dynamics.

Roles

Are clusters of expectations about thoughts, feelings, and actions appropriate for occupants of a particular status.

Kinship Category

The classification used in anthropology and sociology to define social relationships based on blood relations, marriage, or adoption.

Primary Group

A small social group characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships, often providing a sense of belonging and emotional support.