1. Why does Rawls reject the idea that the unequal distribution of natural talent is unfair?

A. Fairness means reaping the fruits of ones own labor

B. Rawls believes that fairness is irrelevant to ethics, so he does not take it into consideration

C. Fairness means giving people what they deserve

D. Such distribution is a fact of Nature, and Nature is neither fair nor unfair

2. The Categorical Imperative is:

A. Individual

B. Universal

C. Grouped

D. Unconditional

3. The Rawlsian difference principle requires:

A. Eliminating all socioeconomic differences, creating true equality

B. Eliminating any inequality which does not benefit the least advantaged members of society

C. Recognizing civil liberties which honor differences among people

D. Preserving socioeconomic differences which arise through capitalist development

4. Ronald Dworkin argues that college applicants do not have a right to be evaluated based solely on academic ability because:

A. Universities can choose their own mission and admit students who advance that mission

B. Higher education should be used to maximize public welfare

C. Rights only apply to the realm of government, not to education

D. He is a utilitarian, so he does not believe in natural rights

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason offered by advocates of affirmative action in college admissions:

A. Promoting diversity in higher education

B. Punishing advantaged groups for their past wrongdoing

C. Correcting for bias in K-12 testing

D. Compensating disadvantaged groups for past wrongs they have suffered

6. Which of the following is NOT a moral feature of contracts:

A. Reciprocity

B. Consent

C. Autonomy

D. Imposition