The Approach That Is Consistent with the Belief That Right

question 57

Multiple Choice

The approach that is consistent with the belief that right actions are beneficial to the greatest number of people is called ____________.

• A) deontology
• B) utilitarianism
• C) virtue
• D) social group relativism
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Admitted

In a legal context, it refers to evidence or facts that are accepted by the court, or a person being formally accepted into an organization or institution.

Directed Verdict

A legal ruling made by a judge in favor of one party without allowing the case to be decided by a jury because the evidence overwhelmingly supports one side.

Defendant

The individual, group, or entity against whom a lawsuit is filed or an accusation is made in a court of law.

Appellate Court

A higher court that reviews the decisions of lower courts to determine if legal errors were made during the trial process.