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she needs in order to live, such as food and shelter?
Divide the class into two groups. One group should argue that the right to life is a
negative right; the other should argue that the right to life is a positive right.
50.
Divide the class into two groups (pro and con) to debate this proposition: The citizens of
a representative democracy are morally responsible for the actions of their government.
51.
Divide the class into two groups (pro and con) to debate this proposition: The moral
guidelines for individuals should apply to interactions among nation-states.
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