Legal System Ethics and Laws Quiz
12 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What are some of the ethical character traits identified in the legal system?

  • Honesty, integrity, compassion, and respect (correct)
  • Boldness, arrogance, and recklessness
  • Envy, greed, and deceitfulness
  • Kindness, generosity, and humility

    • Why do law and ethics sometimes conflict?

  • Because ethics are not important in legal decisions
  • Because laws are always morally right
  • Because ethical principles may differ from legal requirements (correct)
  • Because laws are always based on ethical considerations

    • What is the difference between local, state, and federal government in terms of their powers and limitations?

  • State governments do not have any limitations compared to local governments
  • Local governments have more power than state and federal governments
  • Federal government has power over all other levels of government (correct)
  • State governments have less power than local governments

    • How does a bill become a statute under federal law?

    <p>By passing through both houses of Congress and receiving presidential approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which types of courts are typically distinguished within the legal system?

    <p>Superior courts and inferior courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinction between criminal, civil, and business law?

    <p>The severity of the punishment imposed for violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between law and ethics?

    <p>They sometimes conflict due to differing moral standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an ethical character trait identified in the legal system?

    <p>Pride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does statutory law come into existence under federal law?

    <p>Through the legislative process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT classified as a crime based on its severity of punishment?

    <p>J-Walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes negligence per se from other forms of negligence?

    <p>It involves violation of a statute or regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the tort of intentionally causing someone to be confined against their will?

    <p>False imprisonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser