ETHICS EXAM

According to St. Thomas Aquinas, what is law?

• An ordinance of reason

• A set of rules

• A guideline for behavior

• A moral principle

What are Divine Positive Laws known to men by?

• Societal agreement

• God

• Cultural norms

• Human authority

What is the primary characteristic of Natural Law?

• It is universal

• It is subjective

• It is changeable

• It is optional

Which of the following is NOT a type of conscience?

• Rational conscience

• Doubtful conscience

• Erroneous conscience

• Correct conscience

What does a correct conscience do?

• Sees evil as good

• Sees nothing

• Sees good as evil

• Sees good as good

What is the ultimate norm of morality according to the text?

• Natural law

• Conscience

• Eternal law

• Human law

Which of the following is a characteristic of Natural Law?

• It is universal

• It is optional

• It is subjective

• It is mutable

What is the meaning of norms in the context of morality?

• Personal opinions

• Religious guidelines

• Cultural beliefs

• Standards of measurement

What is the basis of moral judgment?

• Cultural norms

• Norms of morality

• Personal feelings

• Social expectations

What is the definition of a value according to the text?

• Anything that is good

• A cultural belief

• Anything that satisfies a human need

• A moral principle