Which of the following arguments could be used to justify state action to provide basic minimum conditions of life to all citizens?

A. Providing free services to the poor and needy can be justified as an act of charity.

B. Providing all citizens with a basic minimum standard of living is one way of ensuring equality of opportunity.

C. Some people are naturally lazy and we should be kind to them.

D. Ensuring basic facilities and a minimum standard of living to all is a recognition of our shared humanity and a human right.

a. Providing free services to the poor and needy can be justified as an act of charity.

No, It is unjustified because getting free services like food, shelter and education is their rights. As our constitution mentions that providing basic minimum condition to poor and needy is the responsibility of the government.

b. Providing all citizens with a basic minimum standard of living is one way of ensuring equality of opportunity.

Yes, It is justified as it is the responsibility of the state to provide basic minimum condition to the people.

c. Some people are naturally lazy and we should be kind to them.

No, it is not justified because being lazy is not a disability . So being kind to them is not justified.

d. Ensuring basic facilities and a minimum standard of living to all is a recognition of our shared humanity and a human right.

Answer: Yes, it is justified because Ensuring basic facilities and a minimum standard of living to all is a recognition of our shared humanity and a human right.