Question 1

Complaints against prosecutors are common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Prosecutors are attorneys first, and as such are obligated to conform to the ethical codes of the legal profession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Examples of _____________ by prosecutors include taking bribes, using the office to promote personal aims, and harboring excessive ambition.

Accepted Answer

A)  bias 
B)  wrongful pursuit of personal gain 
C)  denial of due process 
D)  abuse of power 
A)  bias 
B)  wrongful pursuit of personal gain 
C)  denial of due process 
D)  abuse of power B

Question 4

The prosecutor has no obligation to reveal evidence when it may undermine his or her case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There are several unique ethical failings that are distinctly associated with the mission of the office of public prosecutor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the text, prosecutors have the same ethical obligations as defense attorneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

There are three common failures involved in a prosecutor's neglect of one's duties. They are:

Accepted Answer

A)  nonfeasance, misfeasance, and malfeasance 
B)  profeasance, malfeasance, and nonfeasance 
C)  misfeasance, profeasance, and nonfeasance 
D)  malfeasance, misfeasance, and profeasance 
A)  nonfeasance, misfeasance, and malfeasance 
B)  profeasance, malfeasance, and nonfeasance 
C)  misfeasance, profeasance, and nonfeasance 
D)  malfeasance, misfeasance, and profeasance

Question 8

Prosecutors have control over certain legal processes that can be used unethically.
An example of these processes would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  nolle prosequi 
B)  plea bargaining 
C)  merging charges 
D)  all of the above 
A)  nolle prosequi 
B)  plea bargaining 
C)  merging charges 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Who is responsible for recommending plea bargains?

Accepted Answer

A)  the prosecutor 
B)  the defense attorney 
C)  the judge 
D)  the probation officer 
A)  the prosecutor 
B)  the defense attorney 
C)  the judge 
D)  the probation officer

Question 10

In England and Wales, most criminal prosecutors are elected to their positions

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Failures related to _________include ignoring civil rights and constitutional guarantees.

Accepted Answer

A)  flawed personal life 
B)  deceitfulness 
C)  denial of due process 
D)  abuse of power 
A)  flawed personal life 
B)  deceitfulness 
C)  denial of due process 
D)  abuse of power

Question 12

According to Kania, the interest of the prosecutor is not that he or she shall win a case, but that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the case be disposed of quickly 
B)  as many cases as possible will be won 
C)  justice will be done 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the case be disposed of quickly 
B)  as many cases as possible will be won 
C)  justice will be done 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

_________ occurs when officials use their offices to place their own values over those of the public they serve.

Accepted Answer

A)  Denial of due process 
B)  Deceitfulness 
C)  Abuse of power 
D)  Personal gain 
A)  Denial of due process 
B)  Deceitfulness 
C)  Abuse of power 
D)  Personal gain

Question 14

Which of the following ethics rules were broken by the prosecutor in the Duke Lacrosse case?

Accepted Answer

A)  neglect of duties 
B)  denial of due process 
C)  personal gain 
D)  all of the above 
A)  neglect of duties 
B)  denial of due process 
C)  personal gain 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

Nolle prosequi refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  terminating the prosecution 
B)  merging charges 
C)  proceeding with prosecution 
D)  plea bargaining 
A)  terminating the prosecution 
B)  merging charges 
C)  proceeding with prosecution 
D)  plea bargaining

Question 16

Which of the following is not a form of prosecutorial misconduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  deceitfulness 
B)  confidentiality 
C)  denial of due process 
D)  bias 
A)  deceitfulness 
B)  confidentiality 
C)  denial of due process 
D)  bias

Question 17

Most prosecutors would agree that the opening statement is not of great importance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the text, prosecutors are expected to abstain from membership in controversial organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Most state prosecutors are appointed to their positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The local police and prosecutor declined to arrest and prosecutor George Zimmerman, resulting in the appointment of a special prosecutor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Ethical Challenges for Prosecutors

Complaints against prosecutors are common.

Prosecutors are attorneys first, and as such are obligated to conform to the ethical codes of the legal profession.

Examples of _____________ by prosecutors include taking bribes, using the office to promote personal aims, and harboring excessive ambition.

The prosecutor has no obligation to reveal evidence when it may undermine his or her case.

There are several unique ethical failings that are distinctly associated with the mission of the office of public prosecutor.

According to the text, prosecutors have the same ethical obligations as defense attorneys.

There are three common failures involved in a prosecutor's neglect of one's duties. They are:

Prosecutors have control over certain legal processes that can be used unethically. An example of these processes would be:

Who is responsible for recommending plea bargains?

In England and Wales, most criminal prosecutors are elected to their positions

Failures related to _________include ignoring civil rights and constitutional guarantees.

According to Kania, the interest of the prosecutor is not that he or she shall win a case, but that:

_________ occurs when officials use their offices to place their own values over those of the public they serve.

Which of the following ethics rules were broken by the prosecutor in the Duke Lacrosse case?

Nolle prosequi refers to:

Which of the following is not a form of prosecutorial misconduct?

Most prosecutors would agree that the opening statement is not of great importance.

According to the text, prosecutors are expected to abstain from membership in controversial organizations.

Most state prosecutors are appointed to their positions.

The local police and prosecutor declined to arrest and prosecutor George Zimmerman, resulting in the appointment of a special prosecutor.

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