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QUESTION 8(b)
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10 marks

Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in contemporary times.

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What the examiner wants

Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in contemporary tim…” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Shared Moral Values.

ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly≈35 words
  2. 2What do you understand by this statement?≈35 words
  3. 3Explain with illustration in contemporary times≈35 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Interpret the concept/quotationExplain the ethical reasoningUse contrasting examplesConnect to public-service conductBalanced conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Shared Moral Values without directly resolving: “Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “What do you understand by this statement?”

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