Under the rules, which trait may impeachment by reputation concern?

Under the rules, which trait may impeachment by reputation concern?

• A. Aggressiveness and violence
• B. Honesty, truth, or integrity
• C. Wealth or social status
• D. Physical prowess

Answer: (B)

Impeachment by reputation targets a witness’s credibility by showing how trustworthy they are in general. The trait that fits this purpose is honesty, truthfulness, or integrity—evidence about the witness’s reputation or opinions in the community regarding their honesty. Since credibility rests on whether someone tells the truth, this is the only trait that can be used for impeachment by reputation. Traits like aggressiveness and violence, wealth or social status, or physical prowess don’t directly reflect truthfulness, so they aren’t applicable to impeachment by reputation in this context.

Impeachment by reputation targets a witness’s credibility by showing how trustworthy they are in general. The trait that fits this purpose is honesty, truthfulness, or integrity—evidence about the witness’s reputation or opinions in the community regarding their honesty. Since credibility rests on whether someone tells the truth, this is the only trait that can be used for impeachment by reputation. Traits like aggressiveness and violence, wealth or social status, or physical prowess don’t directly reflect truthfulness, so they aren’t applicable to impeachment by reputation in this context.