, 1. According to the text, ethical issues involve broad social questions, often concerning the government’s social control
mechanisms and:
a. the cost to the public.
b. the impact on those being governed.
c. the influence of religion.
d. public opinion.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Chapter Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ETHI.POLL.17.01.01 - Explain the difference between ethical issues and ethical
dilemmas.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
2. Which of the following statements is not an example of an ethical issue?
a. A legislature deciding what sentences to attach to certain crimes
b. A governor signing a bill that would decriminalize the use of soft drugs
c. A chief of police enacting a policy meant to reduce racial profiling
d. A prosecutor deciding which charges tofileina particular case
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Chapter Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ETHI.POLL.17.01.01 - Explain the difference between ethical issues and ethical
dilemmas.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
3. Which of the following is not an example of an ethical issue as defined in the text?
a. whether to legally recognize same-sex marriages
b. how to deal with an influx of immigrants
c. whether to abolish the death penalty
d. how to punish one’s teenage child for skipping school
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Chapter Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ETHI.POLL.17.01.01 - Explain the difference between ethical issues and ethical
dilemmas.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
4. According to the text, which of the following represents the first step in the process of ethical analysis?
a. considering the possible outcomes
b. collecting input from others
c. reviewing any relevant policies
d. determining if there is any relevant law
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Analyzing Ethical Issues and Policies
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ETHI.POLL.17.01.01 - Explain the difference between ethical issues and ethical
dilemmas.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
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, 5. According to the text, the first step necessary to clarify any dilemma is:
a. identify of potential values involved
b. review all the facts.
c. identify all possible moral dilemmas.
d. interview all those involved.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Analyzing Ethical Dilemmas
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ETHI.POLL.17.01.01 - Explain the difference between ethical issues and ethical
dilemmas.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
6. Which of the following is not one of the steps necessary to analyze ethical dilemmas presented in your text?
a. identify the potential values involved
b. review all the facts
c. decide the most immediate moral or ethical issue
d. seek the advice of moral or ethical judges
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Analyzing Ethical Dilemmas
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ETHI.POLL.17.01.01 - Explain the difference between ethical issues and ethical
dilemmas.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
7. According to the text, the last step necessary to clarify any dilemma is:
a. identify of potential values involved.
b. review all the facts.
c. identify all possible moral dilemmas.
d. resolve the ethical dilemma by using some means of decision making.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Analyzing Ethical Dilemmas
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ETHI.POLL.17.01.01 - Explain the difference between ethical issues and ethical
dilemmas.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
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, 8. The power and authority to choose one of two or more alternative behaviors is known as:
a. discretion.
b. coercion
c. value analysis.
d. duty
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Why Study Ethics?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ETHI.POLL.17.01.02 - Give examples of how discretion permeates every phase of
the criminal justice system and creates ethical dilemmas for criminal justice
professionals.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
9. All public servants have the following characteristics except:
a. paid from public purse.
b. job security regardless of performance.
c. special duties.
d. held to higher standard.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Why Study Ethics?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ETHI.POLL.17.01.03 - Explain why the study of ethics is important for criminal justice
professionals.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
10. Which of the following is not one of the ethical principles that govern public servants identified by the
Josephson Institute?
a. accountability
b. democratic leadership
c. public service
d. specialized education
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Why Study Ethics?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ETHI.POLL.17.01.03 - Explain why the study of ethics is important for criminal justice
professionals.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
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