A HTG 100 Midterm 1 Review

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According to Whittington, what is the significant contribution of America to the development of political thought?

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An emphasis on constitutionalism

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According to Dallin H. Oaks’s 2020 talk “Love Your Enemies,” what should Anna do about the Provo law that makes it illegal for any person to throw a snowball?

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Organize a peaceful public snowball fight using cotton balls to protest the law’s unfairness

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How a government ought to regulate illicit drugs has been a serious debate in recent years. What might a proponent of “libertarianism” say is the role of government in relation to drugs?

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Government ought to prioritize personal freedom—it should not place limits on a person’s ability to obtain and use drugs if the drug use is not harmful to others.

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How might one use the notion of “telos” to respond to the practice of affirmative action in college admissions?

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If the purpose of university is to provide an academic education, then applicants ought to be considered upon their academic merit alone, not unrelated factors.

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Which of the following statements would John Cotton be most likely to agree with? It is necessary for church and civic leaders to restrict the freedoms of the people because of the natural tendency of humanity to turn to corruption., God wishes for people to choose how they will act based on the principles they are given, so they need full freedom to make personal decisions., It is much easier for the clergy to avoid the corruptions of mankind, so clergymen and civic leaders should hold the power so others will not turn from God., Great freedom corrupts mankind, so it is the responsibility of preachers to decry corrupt actions and encourage good habits so freedom and righteousness can both thrive.

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It is necessary for church and civic leaders to restrict the freedoms of the people because of the natural tendency of humanity to turn to corruption.

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In John Winthrop’s Little Speech on Liberty, he outlines the distinction between civil and natural liberty. Which of the following is the best representation of civil liberty? Brianne wants to help her friend because she enjoys the time they spend together. Colin determines to abstain from smoking in hopes that he can be free from addiction so he will be better able to contribute to his community. Juliet moves out of her home because she does not want to follow her parents’ rules. Johnny exercises every day because he believes it is good for his body and he wants to impress his girlfriend.

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Colin determines to abstain from smoking in hopes that he can be free from addiction so he will be better able to contribute to his community.

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According to the article “Punching Steph Curry” by Gene Sperling, what is the connection between virtue and markets?

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Sperling argues that market competition only rewards virtuous actions when the rules of the market incentivize virtuous behavior.

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Which is the best description of the Mayflower Compact?

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The Pilgrims signed their names as a statement of the covenant they made with one another.

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What role did the market play in the “wrongness” of involuntary slavery in the United States according to Brennan and Jaworski in Markets Without Limits?

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The involuntary servitude of human beings was wrong, independent of market involvement.

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Which of the following is an objection to using utilitarian calculations to structure a form of government? Utilitarianism does not adequately protect individual rights. Utilitarianism encourages individuals to ignore themselves in favor of the common good. Utilitarianism creates an aristocracy similar to Europe. Utilitarianism hampers the creation of a robust economy.

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Utilitarianism does not adequately protect individual rights.