Kant's first expression of the categorical imperative allows for
A) exceptions to a universal law, depending on the situation.
B) no exceptions.
C) a decision maker to exercise her judgment about whether to lie.
D) reasoning.

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Kant's first expression of the categorical imperative is "Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law." This means that there can be no exceptions to the universal law that would result from an action. The principle is based on reason and the idea that moral behavior is based on following universal principles, not personal discretion or situational factors. Therefore, choice B is the best option.

Kant's First Expression of the Categorical Imperative Allows for