If our society were ruled by people who had proven their competence and ability to govern, it would be a

A) ?democracy.
B) ?meritocracy.
C) ?plutocracy.
D) ?aristocracy.


B

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1. he thought it was fated by the gods. 2. he thought it would help to cement his image in people's minds. 3. he thought he was guilty. 4. he was eager to see what happened after death.

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A chief aim of the philosophy of science is

A) the gradual assimilation of philosophy to science. B) verification of the various theories advanced by the sciences. C) critical analysis of the various sciences. D) establishing the superiority of science over religion.

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Here is an argument with an unstated premise or conclusion. Translate it into a standard-form syllogism and determine whether the reasoning is valid.If you miss class, you fail the course, because you can't learn anything if you miss class.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following was an employee complaint in the Enron case?

A. At the same time top executives were selling their stock, the same executives were encouraging employees to buy the stock. B. During the period of the stock's collapse, Enron employees were encouraged to sell their stocks. C. While top executives were buying stock in the company, they were encouraging employees to sell their stocks. D. Top management was encouraging employees to hold their stocks because they felt the stock would rebound.

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