Which of the Statements Below Is Primarily Normative in Nature

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the statements below is primarily normative in nature?

• A)There is an unequal distribution of income in the United States.
• B)The distribution of income is more unequal in the United States than it is in Japan.
• C)The inequality of income that exists in the United States is partly caused by an unequal distribution of wealth.
• D)The distribution of income in the United States should be more equal than it is.

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Definitions:

Deontology

A branch of ethics that focuses on the morality of actions based on adherence to defined rules or duties, regardless of the outcomes.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation where a person is forced to choose between two morally correct but contradictory actions, with no clear solution.

Act Utilitarianism

A philosophical theory that posits the morality of an action is determined by its contribution to overall happiness, with each situation judged individually.

Deontology

An ethical theory based on the belief that actions are morally required, permitted, or forbidden based on a set of rules.