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A law that is designed to prevent people from harming themselves is a(n) ____ law.
 
 

a. harm-based
  b. paternalistic
  c. moralistic
  d. offense-based



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John Stuart Mill famously wrote that the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant. This idea is often referred to as
 
 

a. the harm principle
  b. the principle of paternalism
  c. the principle of legal moralism
  d. the offense principle




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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




PhilipSeeMore

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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