Question

One of the main arguments that animal rights advocates present is that animals have rights because they __________.
A. have moral agency
B. are capable of suffering
C. cannot defend themselves
D. are the property of humans

Answer 1

The answer to this question is:

B) Are capable of suffering.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. are capable of suffering.
We don't know if animals have moral agency - we cannot understand animals and the way they think or communicate with others, so we don't know if they have a moral compass. C is incorrect because animals can definitely defend themselves; and not all animals are human property, so D is also incorrect. This leaves us with B - animals can be hurt and can suffer, and that's why they should have their own rights.