Question

Which of the following statements is true of ethical systems?a) They are institutions of the state.b) They believe that the motivation to observe moral values usually comes from within an individual.c) They set a bare minimum standard acceptable to a society, and violations of the standards are punishable under the legal system.d) They are based on just meeting minimum legal requirements.e) They hold that every ethical value is enforced by the state.

Answer 1

Answer:

b) They believe that the motivation to observe moral values usually comes from within an individual

Explanation:

The correct option is B because ethical values or systems are personal and apply differently to different individuals. Ethical systems can therefore not be generalized and hard coded into becoming absolute laws or legal requirements. In other words, they cannot be enforced by the state as they are not laws or considered a legal obligation. They are internally motivated and are based on one's own personal beliefs