Act utilitarians believe that the right-making features of an act
A) are the consequences of that particular act, not the hypothetical effects of some set of rules.
B) include the consequences of the act for everyone affected by it from the time it is performed until the end of time.
C) depends on how well the consequences of that act rank when compared to the consequences of all alternative acts available to the agent.
D) All of the above

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Act utilitarianism evaluates the morality of an action based on the consequences of that specific act, considering the effects on everyone affected and comparing those consequences to all other possible actions.

Act Utilitarians Believe That the Right-Making Features of an Act