"A law should not be followed to the letter if it applies to a situation in which the basic human rights of the individual are in danger of being subverted." This statement reflects __________
A) postconventional moral reasoning.
B) preconventional moral reasoning.
C) unconventional moral reasoning.
D) conventional moral reasoning.

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This statement reflects postconventional moral reasoning, which recognizes that there are higher principles than just following the law, such as protecting individual human rights.

"A Law Should Not Be Followed to the Letter If