On the Moral and Legal Status of Abortion Multiple-Choice Quiz

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. According to Warren, the moral community consists of all

genetically human entities. correct incorrect

persons. correct incorrect

living entities. correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect

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. Warren claims that a fetus does not have a strong right to life because a fetus

is not genetically human. correct incorrect

is not yet an adult. correct incorrect

lacks all the characteristics which are central to the concept of personhood. correct incorrect

lacks the legal protections afforded to adult humans. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following best describes Warren's view?

A woman's right to life, liberty, and physical integrity morally override whatever rights a fetus has, so abortion is morally permissible. correct incorrect

A fetus is a person with a strong right to life, and so abortion is never morally permissible. correct incorrect

A fetus is a potential person with some rights, and so abortion is usually not morally permissible. correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect

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. Which of the following are among the characteristics that Warren considers to be central to the concept of personhood?

sentience correct incorrect

emotionality correct incorrect

reason correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect