Some People Argue Against the Morality of Active Euthanasia, but in Favor

question 15

Multiple Choice

Some people argue against the morality of active euthanasia, but in favor of passive euthanasia, on the ground that

• A) In active euthanasia a person causes death; in passive euthanasia disease causes death
• B) the agent or cause of death in active euthanasia is a disease process, but in passive euthanasia the cause is a person
• C) the person ends his or her own life in active euthanasia
• D) the person ends his or her own life in passive euthanasia
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Void Contract

An agreement that is not legally binding and is unenforceable by law, typically because it lacks one or more essential elements of a valid contract.

Incompetent

Lacking the necessary skills, abilities, or legal qualifications to perform a task or to stand trial.

Binding Agreement

A legally enforceable contract that obligates the parties involved to adhere to the terms outlined within the agreement.

Bilateral Contract

A contract involving two parties where each promises to perform an act in exchange for the other's act.