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Explain the realist approach to war. What are the moral justifications for realism? Why are there no deontological justifications for realism given in your text?

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Label the items below as one of these Requirements for a Just War: Just Cause (JC), Proportionality (P), Last Resort (LR), Right Intention (RI), Discrimination (D). Also tell whether the requirement is one for going to war ( Jus ad Bellum : JAB), or conduct in war ( Jus in Bello : JIB). The good to be achieved by some action must not be outweighed by the costs to do so.

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Label the items below as one of these Requirements for a Just War: Just Cause (JC), Proportionality (P), Last Resort (LR), Right Intention (RI), Discrimination (D). Also tell whether the requirement is one for going to war ( Jus ad Bellum : JAB), or conduct in war ( Jus in Bello : JIB). We should not directly and intentionally target non-combatants, but only those who are a threat to us.

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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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Just War theory has an initial presumption against war that must be overcome by the fulfillment of certain requirements.

A) True
B) False

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Label the items below as one of these Requirements for a Just War: Just Cause (JC), Proportionality (P), Last Resort (LR), Right Intention (RI), Discrimination (D). Also tell whether the requirement is one for going to war ( Jus ad Bellum : JAB), or conduct in war ( Jus in Bello : JIB). There must be some serious or weighty reason that justifies the initial presumption against war.

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To agree that the reduction of privacy rights to gain greater security is an example of reasoning.


A) Utilitarian
B) Kantian
C) Relativism
D) Natural law

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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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) A) and C)
F) C) 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) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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That violence can never lead to peace is a deontological reason supporting pacifism.

A) True
B) False

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False

One long-standing element of both international law and just war theory is the inviolability of civilians or noncombatants.

A) True
B) False

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What would be a nonconsequentialist justification for pacificism?


A) Killing is economically costly.
B) Killing leads to pain and suffering
C) Killing only leads to more killing.
D) Killing is wrong in and of itself.

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

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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) A) and C)

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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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True

War crimes are defined differently by various nations who each have their own doctrine of universal human rights.

A) True
B) False

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According to your text, what is the most immediate goal of terrorism?


A) To vent anger.
B) To create push a political or religious ideology.
C) To create fear.
D) To assert value.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Label the items below as one of these Requirements for a Just War: Just Cause (JC), Proportionality (P), Last Resort (LR), Right Intention (RI), Discrimination (D). Also tell whether the requirement is one for going to war ( Jus ad Bellum : JAB), or conduct in war ( Jus in Bello : JIB). We should always remember that we are aiming toward achieving peace and do nothing that will make this less difficult to achieve.

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Most terrorists are


A) Well educated and middle class.
B) Poor and desperate.
C) Ignorant and easily manipulated.
D) Rich and bored.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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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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