Which of the following statements is true of ethical systems?
A) They are institutions of the state.
B) They believe that the motivation to observe moral values usually comes from within an individual.
C) They set a bare minimum standard acceptable to a society, and violations of the standards are punishable under the legal system.
D) They are based on just meeting minimum legal requirements.
E) They hold that every ethical value is enforced by the state.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A difference between ethics and law concerns motivation. Although values found in ethics may be imposed on an individual (by the family, the company, or the law), the motivation to observe moral rules comes from within. However, even though the values found in law may also be personal ethical values of an individual, the motivation to observe the law comes from outside the individual in the form of state sanctions.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Ethical Systems