Terms
Theories
Law
General
A lil bit of this...lil bit of that
100
defined as the power and authority to choose between two or more courses of conduct in a given situation
What is discretion
100
This type of ethics focuses on the individual (the idea of being an overall good person)
What is virtue ethics
100
The first 10 Amendments are known as
What is the Bill of Rights
100
A set of rules or guidelines set to guide ethical behavior
What is code of ethics
100
Tells people how they should interact with others in all social situations
What is etiquette
200
The decision to treat a group or individual differently from others forno justifiable reason
What is discrimination
200
Specific Deterrence is punishment aimed at preventing crimes committed by:
What is a specific offender
200
This Amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure
What is the Fourth Amendment
200
The type of "justice" used on the street by law enforcement (not bound by guidelines)
What is street corner justice
200
Failure to perform a legal duty is this kind of corruption
What is non feasance
300
Principles of right and wrong is referred to as
What is morals
300
"The end justifies the means" is most associated with
What is Utilitarianism
300
Laws that exist apart from humankind and can be discovered by reason
What is natural law
300
what is good is determined by the consequences of the action
What is teleological ethics
300
Failure to perform a legal duty in a proper manner
What is misfeasance
400
Discipline of detirmining what is good and evil and defines moral duties
What is ethics
400
If act or intent is inherently good- it is a good act, regardless of results is a main point of
What is formalism
400
Constitutionally mandated procedural steps designed to eliminate error in any governmental deprivation of protected liberty, life or property
What is due process
400
Guidelines that instruct a judge to impose a specific sentence unless there are special circumstances involved
What are sentencing guidelines
400
Amendment that protects from self-incrimination
What is 5th Amendment
500
A person committing an illegal act because of police encouragement or enticement
What is entrapment
500
Hedonistic people tend to seek__________ and avoid __________.
What is pleasure, pain
500
The four levels of legal culpability (in order)
What is negligence, recklessness, knowing, intentional
500
Internal office or unit within a law enforcement department that investigates officers involved in alleged misconduct
What is internal affairs
500
Laws such as seatbelt laws or helmet laws are examples of this type of law
What is paternalism
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