The moral obligation that depends upon freewill is called which term?

• A. Discretion
• B. Discernment
• C. Inconsistent administration
• D. Duty

Answer: (D)

Moral obligation that depends on free will is captured by the idea of a duty. When you have free will, you can choose to act or not, and a duty is the committed obligation to do what is morally required or expected. In practice, duties reflect ethical responsibilities that a person chooses to uphold, aligning with one’s moral agency. Discretion is about choosing how to act within allowed boundaries, not the obligation itself; discernment is the ability to judge well, which supports making the right choice but isn’t the obligation; inconsistent administration isn’t related to moral duty.