Political Science Social Justice and Rights

Which if the following is NOT one of the three main principles of justice?

• Equal treatment for equals
• Recognition of special needs
• Proportionate justice
• Proportional Representation

Identify the principle of justice presented in the example.  Two pizza delivery people should earn the same wage, regardless of race.

• Equal treatment for equals
• Proportionate justice
• Recognition of special needs

Identify the principle of justice presented in the example.  Two equally ranked individuals should get equal consideration for a promotion, regardless of their gender.

• Equal treatment for equals
• Proportionate justice
• Recognition of special needs

Identify the principle of justice presented in the example.  Students receive different marks on a test based on the quality of their answers.

• Equal treatment for equals
• Proportionate justice
• Recognition of special needs

Identify the principle of justice presented in the example.  A doctor earns a higher salary than a janitor.

• Equal treatment for equals
• Proportionate justice
• Recognition of special needs

Identify the principle of justice presented in the example.  A law is passed requiring ramps to be installed for access to public places (like schools) and places of employment.

• Equal treatment for equals
• Proportionate justice
• Recognition of special needs

Identify the principle of justice presented in the example.  Seats are reserved in the legislature for SCs, STs, and OBCs.

• Equal treatment for equals
• Proportionate justice
• Recognition of special needs

____ is a thought experiment in which the individual imagines they are reborn into a new society without knowledge of what their position in that society would be.  Then they are asked how resources should be distributed in that society.

• Veil of Ignorance
• Fundamental Duties
• Affirmative Action
• Kant's Justification for Human Rights

Who came up with the Veil of Ignorance?

• John Rawls
• John Stuart Mill
• Isaiah Berlin
• Immanuel Kant

When asked to consider under a veil of ignorance, nearly everyone chooses to distribute resources in a manner that benefits _____.

• The lowest rungs of society
• Those of their own race/caste
• The traditional power structure
• Those who work the hardest