Chapter 19 Violence and War

TRUE/FALSE
1 : That violence can never lead to peace is a deontological reason supporting pacifism.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

2 : To be a pacifist is the same thing as to be a conscientious objector.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

3 : Just War theory has an initial presumption against war that must be overcome by the
fulfillment of certain requirements.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A

4 : All forms of pacifism hold that violence is always wrong.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

5 : According to the last resort requirement, we should try everything short of war first.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

6 : According to the principle of discrimination, it is wrong to ever do what risks deaths of
civilians in war.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

7 : St. Augustine was one of the first we know of to write in support of the justification of some
wars.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A

8 : One long-standing element of both international law and just war theory is the inviolability of
civilians or noncombatants.
A : true
B : false
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, Correct Answer : A

9 : A value neutral definition of terrorism is the use of force to destroy property or kill people who
are not directly involved in the matters being protested.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A

10 : The principle of double effect used by the principle of discrimination holds that there is a
difference between directly intending some end and foreseeing that ones actions might result in
that end.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A

11 : War crimes are defined differently by various nations who each have their own doctrine of
universal human rights.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

12 : One problem for achieving world peace, according to experts, is the reduction in the
proliferation of weapons.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A



SHORT RESPONSE
13 : Label the items below as one of these Requirements for a Just War: Just Cause (JC),
Proportionality (P), Last Resort (LR), Right Intention (RI), Discrimination (D). Also tell whether
the requirement is one for going to war (Jus ad Bellum: JAB), or conduct in war (Jus in Bello:
JIB).We should not directly and intentionally target non-combatants, but only those who are a
threat to us.

Correct Answer : JIB, D

14 : Label the items below as one of these Requirements for a Just War: Just Cause (JC),
Proportionality (P), Last Resort (LR), Right Intention (RI), Discrimination (D). Also tell whether
the requirement is one for going to war (Jus ad Bellum: JAB), or conduct in war (Jus in Bello:
JIB).There must be some serious or weighty reason that justifies the initial presumption against
war.

Correct Answer : JAB, JC

15 : Label the items below as one of these Requirements for a Just War: Just Cause (JC),
Proportionality (P), Last Resort (LR), Right Intention (RI), Discrimination (D). Also tell whether
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