Chapter 31 Self Quiz

. In order for reparation to be defensible, Kukathas claims that it must be possible to identify who is

entitled to compensation.

liable to pay.

Both a and b

Neither a nor b

. According to Kukathas, the general problem in distinguishing descendants of past injustice is that

it is easy to reach a point at which too many people can be identified as descendants.

it is difficult to trace the ancestry of individuals.

many individuals refuse to identify as victims.

All of the above

. Kukathas discusses the case of the Seminole Indians to show that

it can be difficult to determine the descendants of victimized groups.

groups can be both victims and perpetrators of injustice.

many different groups are owed reparation.

All of the above

. Kukathas argues that determining who should be held liable for restitution is difficult because of

the number of groups and countries involved in past injustices.

generations of immigration.

intermarriage.

All of the above

. Kukathas allows that governments may compensate descendants of victims of past injustice in order to repair the

fabric of a society that has been torn by serious injustices in its history.

wrongs done to people in the past.

Both a and b

Neither a nor b

. According to Kukathas, making reparations for past wrongs is morally justifiable, except in some special cases.

True

False

. According to Kukathas, it is impossible to be both a victim and perpetrator of injustice.

True

False

. Kukathas argues that governments should never be held responsible for rectifying past injustices.

True

False

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