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Argument Technique in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech

Question 24 • MI-Government/Civics 2023

To put it in the terms of St. Thomas Aquinas: An unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal law and natural law. Any law that uplifts human personality is just.

Answer
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to appeal to his critics’ sense of duty
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to describe an historical precedent
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to commemorate a famous leader
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to encourage a consideration of ethics

Explanation

The reference to St. Thomas Aquinas explains how to judge whether a law is just: it should be grounded in moral principles and uphold human dignity. This frames the issue as a question of right and wrong, encouraging readers to consider ethics. Therefore, the best choice is “to encourage a consideration of ethics.”

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