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According to the principle of discrimination,it is wrong to ever do what risks deaths of civilians in war.

A) True
B) False

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What are the two principles to the jus in bello part of the just war theory?


A) The principle of enlightenment and the principle of retribution.
B) The principle of retaliation and the principle of compensatory justice.
C) The principle of proportionality and the principle of discrimination.
D) The principle of non-proliferation and the principle of non-engagement.

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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All forms of pacifism hold that violence is always wrong.

A) True
B) False

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What does the proportionality principle require?


A) It requires that,before employing biochemical weapons,we weigh the relative advantages of conventional weapons as a viable alternative.
B) It requires that,before engaging in war or the use of force,we consider the likely costs and benefits of doing so,as opposed to choosing alternative courses of action (or no action) .
C) It requires that,before considering non-violence,we consider the likelihood of international repercussions.
D) It requires that,before we call a war "just" we commence a values-assessment and consult political and religious leaders.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Give a problem connected with each of the principles of Just War Theory (just cause,Jus as Bellum proportionality,last resort,right intention,Jus in Bello proportionality,and discrimination).

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St.Augustine was one of the first we know of to write in support of the justification of some wars.

A) True
B) False

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According to the last resort requirement,we should try "everything" short of war first.

A) True
B) False

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What kind of reasoning is found in the just cause principle?


A) Utilitarianism
B) Natural law
C) Relativism
D) Categorical imperative

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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What is the difference between consequentialist and non-consequentialist arguments regarding the rightness or wrongness of terrorism.

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A value neutral definition of terrorism is the use of force to destroy property or kill people who are not directly involved in the matters being protested.

A) True
B) False

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This requirement makes bombing of civilian populations unacceptable.

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