Which of the Following Statements Is True of Involuntary Active

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of involuntary active euthanasia?

• A) It is carried out with the consent of a patient.
• B) It is the unintentional administration of drugs that results in the hastening of death.
• C) It is carried out in response to the directions given in a patient's living will.
• D) It is considered homicide in the eyes of law.

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Judicial Activism

A judicial philosophy that the courts can and should go beyond the applicable law to consider broader societal implications and influence public policy.