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2 The values that govern a society’s attitude toward right and wrong is known as _________.

3 The values that govern a society’s attitude toward right and wrong is known as morality.

4 ___________ is the term used in determining what a society’s values should be.

5 Ethics is the term used in determining what a society’s values should be.

6 True/False – The golden rule holds that you “Do unto others before they do unto you.”

7 False – The golden rule holds that you “Do unto others before they do unto you.”

8 A decision based on whether an action will create the greatest good for the greatest number of people is known as __________.

9 A decision based on whether an action will create the greatest good for the greatest number of people is known as the greatest good principle.

10 True/False – There are times when ethics and the law conflict.

11 True – There are times when ethics and the law conflict.

12 One who is open and truthful with others exhibits __________.

13 One who is open and truthful with others exhibits honesty.

14 A person who treats others fairly and equally shares the character trait of __________.

15 A person who treats others fairly and equally shares the character trait of justice.

16 A person who is sympathetic to the difficulties of others and wants to help is known as __________.

17 A person who is sympathetic to the difficulties of others and wants to help is known as compassionate.

18 You have _____ if you are willing to do the right thing, regardless of the personal consequences.

19 You have integrity if you are willing to do the right thing, regardless of the personal consequences.

20 The three ways we have studied to make ethical decisions are: 1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________

21 The three ways we have studied to make ethical decisions are: 1. relying on opinions and feelings 2. gauging the greatest good for the greatest number 3. following the Golden Rule

22 Although ethics tells us what we should do, _______ is needed because society does not always do as they should.

23 Although ethics tells us what we should do, law is needed because society does not always do as they should.

24 Law defines ____________.

25 Law defines the legal rights and duties of the people.

26 A reason that law and ethics sometimes conflict is due to _________.

27 A reason that law and ethics sometimes conflict is due to either the imperfection of the people who make the laws (Legislators and judges inject their personal views on ethics and morality into the law-making process).

28 If one word could sum up the heart of the golden rule, it would be ______.

29 If one word could sum up the heart of the golden rule, it would be empathy.

30 If J. B. is caught selling an illegal substance on campus and Rita refuses to testify against him in court, is she violating the law? Why or why not?

31 If J. B. is caught selling an illegal substance on campus and Rita refuses to testify against him in court, is she violating the law? Yes Why? The law is set forth to prevent us from setting our own rules therefore preventing haphazard handling of disputes in a non-formal manner.

32 The principles by which the government operates is typically set forth in the country’s ______.

33 The principles by which the government operates is typically set forth in the country’s constitution.

34 The Constitution of the United States ______________.

35 The Constitution of the United States sets forth the fundamental rights of citizens, defines the limits in which federal and state governments may pass laws, and sets forth the branches and divisions of our national government.

36 The first ten amendments to the constitution, ratified in 1791, are called ________________.

37 The first ten amendments to the constitution, ratified in 1791, are called the Bill of Rights.

38 State constitutions may be more ___________.

39 State constitutions may be more protective, narrower, and more restrictive than the federal Constitution.

40 The legal systems in all states in Louisiana is rooted in English common law. Why is Louisiana excluded?

41 The legal systems in all states in Louisiana is rooted in English common law. Why is Louisiana excluded? Louisiana is excluded since the influence for this part of the country is more French

42 The five sources of today’s law are: 1. ________________ 2. ________________ 3. ________________ 4. ________________ 5. ________________

43 The five sources of today’s law are: 1. Federal and state constitutions 2. English common law 3. Statutes 4. Court decisions(also known as precedents – doctrine of stare decisis – “let the decision stand.”) 5. Administrative law

44 _____ are laws specifically passed by a governing body that has been created for the purpose of making laws.

45 Statutes are laws specifically passed by a governing body that has been created for the purpose of making laws.

46 A body of lawmakers is known as a ____________.

47 A body of lawmakers is known as a legislature.

48 A law which is passed by congress which conflicts with the U. S. Constitution is ____________ and may not go into effect.

49 A law which is passed by congress which conflicts with the U. S. Constitution is unconstitutional and may not go into effect.

50 Regulatory agencies have a wide range of power and may establish rules and procedures known as __________.

51 Regulatory agencies have a wide range of power and may establish rules and procedures known as Administrative Law.