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Chapter 21 Self Quiz
Michael LaBossiere and Patrick Taylor Smith, “Voting Ethics”
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In his essay, LaBossiere suggests that the ideal utilitarian citizen would respond to the question of how to vote in what way?
By not voting at all
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By voting for the lesser of two evils
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By not voting, and engaging in other positive activities instead
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By voting for a non-evil, third party candidate
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In his essay, Smith outlines three conditions for calling voting bad. Which of the following is NOT one of those conditions?
It is irrational
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It can clearly be shown to be motivated by deeply immoral beliefs
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It is based in ignorance
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It is for a morally corrupt candidate
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At the close of his reply, LaBossiere makes three statements. Which of the following is NOT one of those statements?
Bad voters should not vote in okay states
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Bad voters can vote in very good states
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Good voters should vote in very bad states
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Good voters should not vote in very bad states
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In his reply, Smith discusses the difference between what two things?
Voting and advocacy
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Advocacy and running for office
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Voting and being a moral person
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Democracies and dictatorships
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Both LaBossiere and Smith are interested in the question "How should you vote?"
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