Which of the Following Statements Is True of Ethical Systems

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of ethical systems?

• A) They are institutions of the state.
• B) They believe that the motivation to observe moral values usually comes from within an individual.
• C) They set a bare minimum standard acceptable to a society, and violations of the standards are punishable under the legal system.
• D) They are based on just meeting minimum legal requirements.
• E) They hold that every ethical value is enforced by the state.

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