is the differentiating views on government‚ society‚ and the state of nature. Numerous philosophers have shared their perspective on why certain forms of government are superior to others‚ and why other forms are ineffective. One well-known theory is utilitarianism‚ which is mostly known for the developments made by John Stuart Mill‚ who focused on achieving the greatest amount of happiness possible. Utilitarianism can be considered as the best form of government because it acts as a guideline for
Premium Utilitarianism Ethics John Stuart Mill
The attitudes and opinions associated with “Politically Correct” (PC) language are widely varied‚ but in general‚ there are three main categories into which people fall: those for the PC movement; those against the PC movement; and those indifferent‚ adapting or ignorant to the PC movement. PC stemmed from an increasing number of people in the 1980s wanting to eradicate what they saw to be prejudice through the use of euphemisms and alternative terms. This built up momentum with the formation of
Premium Political correctness Sociology Political philosophy
democracy and freedom. B) a population shift from country to city. C) an explosion in prosperity. D) a population shift from the cities to the country. E) full-scale industrialization. 4) After the Revolution‚ James Madison observed that “the most common and durable source of faction has been A) racial inequalities.” B) the various and unequal divisions of property.” C) urban and rural divisions.” D) aristocracy.” E) the British army.” 3) Beginning in 1781‚ the U.S. was governed under
Premium United States Constitution Federalism
Colonial government wasn’t so different from how it is now. Sure‚ we’ve changed some things‚ but we still have a baseline from way back when. Today‚ we still have a legislative‚ executive‚ and judicial branch. In the legislative branch they had something in England called ‘Parliament’. Basically Congress but with a different name. Just like Congress‚ Parliament was a bicameral legislature‚ a lawmaking body made of two houses. However‚ in Jamestown the houses were called House of Burgesses and Council
Premium United Kingdom United States Separation of powers
RATIONAL CHOICE THEROY -Explaining the Theory- Rational Choice Theory (aka RCT) is defined as a “principle that assumes that individuals always make prudent and logical decisions that provide them with the greatest benefit or satisfaction and that are in their highest self-interest (Investopedia.com‚ 2011).” In other words‚ Rational Choice Theory states that people are human beings base their behavior on rational calculations‚ they act with rationality when making choices‚ and their choices are
Premium Ethics Utilitarianism Marketing
over the liver?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | Dullness | Correct Answer: | Dullness | Response Feedback: | The liver is located in the right upper quadrant and would elicit a dull percussion note. | | | | | * Question 2 2 out of 2 points | | | Which structure is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | Sigmoid colon | Correct Answer: | Sigmoid colon | Response Feedback: | The sigmoid colon is
Premium Human abdomen Abdomen Abdominal pain
Thomas Hobbes and John Locke are two political philosophers‚ but d have a distinct view of the world. Like for example‚ Hobbes thought of how society would function without laws and Locke thought of the government should work for the interest of the citizens. Comparing these two philosopher would show they they would define the state of nature as a philosopher‚ Thomas Hobbes is an English Philosopher which is best known for his political contemplations. His principle circumstance was in what manner
Premium Political philosophy John Locke Social contract
Thomas Hobbes and John Locke both played a major part in philosophy during the 17th century. Their ideas set the groundwork for two of the most well-known political systems today. Absolutism‚ which was based off of the ideas of Hobbes was a political system in which all state/political authority and economic control rested in the hands of a king or queen. In this type of government‚ the sovereign had complete control of an entire empire and they were not accountable to anybody but God. The ethical
Premium Political philosophy Thomas Hobbes Social contract
the cash flow statementc. Just impact the balance sheet.d. Have no impact on the net cash from operations as depreciation appears in both cash flow and income statementAnswer | Selected Answer: | C. Just impact the balance sheet. | Correct Answer: | B. Increase net cash from operations on the cash flow statement | Response Feedback: | Since an increase in depreciation reduces net income there are less taxes to pay. This in turn results in a slight increase in cash flow. |
Premium Balance sheet Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Asset
Answer: The Islamic slave trade mainly captured adult males for agricultural labor. Correct Answer: The Islamic slave trade was not based primarily on race. Question 2 2 out of 2 points What is true about Native American relationships with African slaves? Answer Selected Answer: Native Americans often provided refuge to escaping slaves and some areas saw extensive race mixing. Correct Answer: Native Americans often provided refuge to escaping slaves and some areas saw
Premium Slavery Slavery in the United States Black people