Author Question: In the just war tradition, proportionality a. refers to the principle of noncombatant immunity. ... (Read 26 times)

dalyningkenk · **on:** Sep 3, 2018

In the just war tradition, proportionality

a. refers to the principle of noncombatant immunity.
b. implies that the harm done by an act may not be disproportionate to the good sought or the evil to be avoided.
c. implies that war should be engaged only as a last resort after diplomacy and negotiation have failed.
d. implies that war is justifiable when waged against class oppression or national subjugation.

Question 2

Although Americans commonly understand the distribution of power between Congress and the President as a separation of powers, the Constitution actually establishes __________which is what is meant by checks and balances.. For example, while the Congress provides military funding and declares war, the president is the commander in chief.

a. balance of power c. clear distinctions between the branches
b. separate institutions sharing power d. a weak legislative branch