#1
In legal terms, what does 'innocent until proven guilty' represent?
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#2
Which principle emphasizes treating all individuals fairly and impartially in the legal system?
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#3
Who is considered the father of modern utilitarianism and wrote extensively on the concept of justice?
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#4
Which legal principle focuses on restoring harmony and balance rather than punishment for wrongdoing?
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#5
What is the concept that individuals should receive benefits or burdens based on their actions and contributions to society?
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#6
In legal systems, what does the term 'stare decisis' mean?
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#7
What is the legal doctrine that allows a person to be tried for the same crime only once?
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#8
Which ethical theory suggests that justice is achieved when the distribution of resources is equal among all members of society?
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#9
Which legal principle advocates for punishment proportionate to the severity of the offense?
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#10
In the context of justice, what does 'lex talionis' refer to?
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#11
Who developed the 'veil of ignorance' thought experiment to explore the concept of justice?
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#12
Which theory of justice emphasizes the importance of fair distribution of resources to create social harmony?
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#13
Who proposed the idea of 'positive discrimination' as a means to address historical injustices and inequalities?
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