Question 1

Why are ethics important to all criminal justice practitioners?

Accepted Answer

Ethics are fundamentally important to al

Question 2

Which of the following was one of the provisions of the Ethics Reform Act of 1989?

Accepted Answer

A)  It regulates attorney conduct. 
B)  It prohibits officers from accepting any gratuities. 
C)  It standardized the police officer code of conduct. 
D)  It regulates judicial conduct. 
A)  It regulates attorney conduct. 
B)  It prohibits officers from accepting any gratuities. 
C)  It standardized the police officer code of conduct. 
D)  It regulates judicial conduct.

Question 3

One's personal values can easily be challenged in criminal justice work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A person who is using the ethical test of one's most admired personality will likely ask himself or herself "Will the act fit the concept of myself at my best?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of Kant's concept of "good will"?

Accepted Answer

A)  An officer issues a warning to a speeding motorist because it takes too much time to fill out the paperwork for a ticket. 
B)  An officer issues a ticket to a speeding motorist because it is the policy of the department to issue a ticket rather than give warnings. 
C)  An officer issues a warning to a speeding motorist with the genuine belief the motorist will slow down and make the roadway safer for all. 
D)  An officer issues a ticket to a speeding motorist because the officer is under orders to write as many tickets as possible to help with the city's budget problem. 
A)  An officer issues a warning to a speeding motorist because it takes too much time to fill out the paperwork for a ticket. 
B)  An officer issues a ticket to a speeding motorist because it is the policy of the department to issue a ticket rather than give warnings. 
C)  An officer issues a warning to a speeding motorist with the genuine belief the motorist will slow down and make the roadway safer for all. 
D)  An officer issues a ticket to a speeding motorist because the officer is under orders to write as many tickets as possible to help with the city's budget problem.

Question 6

A new police officer sees her mentor putting marijuana that was confiscated into his locker. The new officer decides not to say anything to the mentor or to superiors because she does not want to be viewed as disloyal. What has the new police officer perpetuated?

Accepted Answer

A)  relative ethics 
B)  code of silence 
C)  noble cause corruption 
D)  oath of honor 
A)  relative ethics 
B)  code of silence 
C)  noble cause corruption 
D)  oath of honor

Question 7

A plaintiff reports that an unknown assailant is stalking her. Since you are a federal agent, you investigate and find that the judge in the case is the one who is stalking her. When you confront the judge, the judge threatens to have you reassigned to another state. Which area of criminal justice does would one likely encounter this ethical scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  video 
B)  courts 
C)  police 
D)  corrections 
A)  video 
B)  courts 
C)  police 
D)  corrections

Question 8

A colleague of yours destroys evidence of drug paraphernalia at the scene of a crime. However, under oath, the same colleague produces similar drug paraphernalia and claims it was what he found at the scene of the crime. Which area of criminal justice does would one likely encounter this ethical scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  video 
B)  courts 
C)  police 
D)  corrections 
A)  video 
B)  courts 
C)  police 
D)  corrections

Question 9

Which of the following professions would fall under the category of other court employees who may have ethical responsibilities as well?

Accepted Answer

A)  municipal police officers 
B)  court reporters 
C)  forensic medical professionals 
D)  court utilities staff 
A)  municipal police officers 
B)  court reporters 
C)  forensic medical professionals 
D)  court utilities staff

Question 10

In the correctional officer subculture, "wearing a white hat" describes which type of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  whistleblowing against colleagues 
B)  participating in behavior that suggest sympathy toward inmates 
C)  supporting another officer's sanctions against an inmate 
D)  aiding a colleague in distress 
A)  whistleblowing against colleagues 
B)  participating in behavior that suggest sympathy toward inmates 
C)  supporting another officer's sanctions against an inmate 
D)  aiding a colleague in distress

Question 11

What is considered the most important tenet in the Code of Judicial Conduct?

Accepted Answer

The most important tenet in the Code of

Question 12

Deontology is the study of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  good will 
B)  character 
C)  ethics 
D)  duty 
A)  good will 
B)  character 
C)  ethics 
D)  duty

Question 13

What are the two arguments against police accepting gratuities?

Accepted Answer

There are several arguments against poli

Question 14

A police applicant is asked a question regarding what he would do if he witnessed another officer taking US$50 out of a drug dealer's wallet. What response would be acceptable to police administrators?

Accepted Answer

A)  The applicant should prioritize loyalty to a fellow officer over tattling for a minor infraction. 
B)  The applicant should consider reprimanding the fellow officer directly, but not telling superiors. 
C)  The applicant should indicate that unethical behavior, such as stealing, should be reported. 
D)  The applicant should consider the source of the stolen money prior to telling superiors. 
A)  The applicant should prioritize loyalty to a fellow officer over tattling for a minor infraction. 
B)  The applicant should consider reprimanding the fellow officer directly, but not telling superiors. 
C)  The applicant should indicate that unethical behavior, such as stealing, should be reported. 
D)  The applicant should consider the source of the stolen money prior to telling superiors.

Question 15

How does noble cause corruption differ from the principle of double effect?

Accepted Answer

Noble cause corruption and the principle

Question 16

An officer determinedly pursues illegal drug dealers in her area with the intent to get a cut of their profits rather than to end their illegal activities. The officer would be considered which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  grass-eater 
B)  meat-eater 
C)  carnivore 
D)  omnivore 
A)  grass-eater 
B)  meat-eater 
C)  carnivore 
D)  omnivore

Question 17

An officer attempting to secure a search warrant lies and says he saw a large quantity of drugs inside the suspect's residence. The officer justifies the dishonesty because without it, the judge will not sign the search warrant. What does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)  harmless lying 
B)  justifiable lying 
C)  accepted lying 
D)  deviant lying 
A)  harmless lying 
B)  justifiable lying 
C)  accepted lying 
D)  deviant lying

Question 18

How does the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 apply to federal employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  It establishes a reward system for federal employees who report their employers for genuine violations of rules, abuse of power, and wasting funds (among other concerns). 
B)  It implements a structured method for federal employees to report their employers for rule violations, wasting funds, or abusing authority (among other concerns). 
C)  It prevents reprisal against federal employees who report their employers for rule violations, wasting funds, or abusing authority (among other concerns). 
D)  It establishes a strict set of consequences for federal employees who falsely report their employers for rule violations, wasting funds, or abusing authority. 
A)  It establishes a reward system for federal employees who report their employers for genuine violations of rules, abuse of power, and wasting funds (among other concerns). 
B)  It implements a structured method for federal employees to report their employers for rule violations, wasting funds, or abusing authority (among other concerns). 
C)  It prevents reprisal against federal employees who report their employers for rule violations, wasting funds, or abusing authority (among other concerns). 
D)  It establishes a strict set of consequences for federal employees who falsely report their employers for rule violations, wasting funds, or abusing authority.

Question 19

Samantha is a judge who has decided to recuse herself from a case. This means that Samantha has ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a scheduling conflict with the trial dates and needs another judge assigned. 
B)  disqualified herself from the case, and another judge must be assigned. 
C)  officially noted on record his or her conflict of interest issue with the case. 
D)  an inability to continue with the trial, and another judge must be assigned. 
A)  a scheduling conflict with the trial dates and needs another judge assigned. 
B)  disqualified herself from the case, and another judge must be assigned. 
C)  officially noted on record his or her conflict of interest issue with the case. 
D)  an inability to continue with the trial, and another judge must be assigned.

Question 20

What is considered the primary duty of a prosecutor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Winning a case 
B)  Ensuring that justice is served 
C)  Defending the accused 
D)  Determining guilt 
A)  Winning a case 
B)  Ensuring that justice is served 
C)  Defending the accused 
D)  Determining guilt

Why are ethics important to all criminal justice practitioners?

Which of the following was one of the provisions of the Ethics Reform Act of 1989?

One's personal values can easily be challenged in criminal justice work.

A person who is using the ethical test of one's most admired personality will likely ask himself or herself "Will the act fit the concept of myself at my best?"

Which of the following is an example of Kant's concept of "good will"?

A new police officer sees her mentor putting marijuana that was confiscated into his locker. The new officer decides not to say anything to the mentor or to superiors because she does not want to be viewed as disloyal. What has the new police officer perpetuated?

Which of the following professions would fall under the category of other court employees who may have ethical responsibilities as well?

In the correctional officer subculture, "wearing a white hat" describes which type of behavior?

What is considered the most important tenet in the Code of Judicial Conduct?

Deontology is the study of ______.

What are the two arguments against police accepting gratuities?

A police applicant is asked a question regarding what he would do if he witnessed another officer taking US$50 out of a drug dealer's wallet. What response would be acceptable to police administrators?

How does noble cause corruption differ from the principle of double effect?

An officer determinedly pursues illegal drug dealers in her area with the intent to get a cut of their profits rather than to end their illegal activities. The officer would be considered which of the following?

An officer attempting to secure a search warrant lies and says he saw a large quantity of drugs inside the suspect's residence. The officer justifies the dishonesty because without it, the judge will not sign the search warrant. What does this exemplify?

How does the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 apply to federal employees?

Samantha is a judge who has decided to recuse herself from a case. This means that Samantha has ______.

What is considered the primary duty of a prosecutor?

Fundamentals of Criminal Justice: Essential Themes and Practices

Foundations of Law and Crime: Nature, Elements, and Defenses

Theories of Crime and Measuring Victimization

Police Organization: Structure and Functions

Police at Work: Patrolling and Investigating

Policing Methods and Challenges: Issues of Force, Liability, Technologies

Expounding the Constitution: Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure

Court Organization: Structure, Functions, and Trial Process

The Bench and the Bar: Those Who Judge, Prosecute, and Defend

Court Methods and Challenges: Sentencing and Punishment

Prisons and Jails: Structure and Function

The Inmates World: the Keepers and the Kept

Corrections in the Community: Probation, Parole, and Other Alternatives to Incarceration

Juvenile Justice: Philosophy, Law, and Practices

On the Crime Policy and Prevention Agenda: Terrorism, the Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System, and the Threat of Illegal Immigration

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Exam 4: Ethical Essentials: Doing Right When No One Is Watching

Why are ethics important to all criminal justice practitioners?

Which of the following was one of the provisions of the Ethics Reform Act of 1989?

One's personal values can easily be challenged in criminal justice work.

A person who is using the ethical test of one's most admired personality will likely ask himself or herself "Will the act fit the concept of myself at my best?"

Which of the following is an example of Kant's concept of "good will"?

A new police officer sees her mentor putting marijuana that was confiscated into his locker. The new officer decides not to say anything to the mentor or to superiors because she does not want to be viewed as disloyal. What has the new police officer perpetuated?

Which of the following professions would fall under the category of other court employees who may have ethical responsibilities as well?

In the correctional officer subculture, "wearing a white hat" describes which type of behavior?

What is considered the most important tenet in the Code of Judicial Conduct?

Deontology is the study of ______.

What are the two arguments against police accepting gratuities?

A police applicant is asked a question regarding what he would do if he witnessed another officer taking US$50 out of a drug dealer's wallet. What response would be acceptable to police administrators?

How does noble cause corruption differ from the principle of double effect?

An officer determinedly pursues illegal drug dealers in her area with the intent to get a cut of their profits rather than to end their illegal activities. The officer would be considered which of the following?

An officer attempting to secure a search warrant lies and says he saw a large quantity of drugs inside the suspect's residence. The officer justifies the dishonesty because without it, the judge will not sign the search warrant. What does this exemplify?

How does the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 apply to federal employees?

Samantha is a judge who has decided to recuse herself from a case. This means that Samantha has ______.

What is considered the primary duty of a prosecutor?

Fundamentals of Criminal Justice: Essential Themes and Practices

Foundations of Law and Crime: Nature, Elements, and Defenses

Theories of Crime and Measuring Victimization

Police Organization: Structure and Functions

Police at Work: Patrolling and Investigating

Policing Methods and Challenges: Issues of Force, Liability, Technologies

Expounding the Constitution: Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure

Court Organization: Structure, Functions, and Trial Process

The Bench and the Bar: Those Who Judge, Prosecute, and Defend

Court Methods and Challenges: Sentencing and Punishment

Prisons and Jails: Structure and Function

The Inmates World: the Keepers and the Kept

Corrections in the Community: Probation, Parole, and Other Alternatives to Incarceration

Juvenile Justice: Philosophy, Law, and Practices

On the Crime Policy and Prevention Agenda: Terrorism, the Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System, and the Threat of Illegal Immigration

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