A Majority of Citizens in a Democracy Can Agree to Permit

question 48

Multiple Choice

A majority of citizens in a democracy can agree to permit certain authorities to make and enforce rules describing what behavior is permitted and encouraged in their community. These rules are what we refer to as the ______.

• A) Electoral College
• B) Community standard
• C) Democratic validation
• D) Staredecisis
• E) Law

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Definitions:

Symbolic Immortality

The ascription of immortality to the individual by perpetuating the meaning of the person (the self).

Self-Meanings

The interpretations or understandings individuals have about themselves, derived from their experiences, thoughts, and social interactions.

Buddhist "Trinity"

Refers to the Triple Gem or Three Jewels in Buddhism, encompassing the Buddha, the Dharma (his teachings), and the Sangha (community of followers).

Karma

A concept in Hinduism and Buddhism that describes how the actions of an individual influence their future, positing that good deeds lead to positive outcomes while bad deeds result in negative consequences.