BL Exam Review .01

What legal concepts did the US adopt when it gained independence?

• English Common Law

• Napoleanic Law

• Natural Laws

• Roman Civil Law

Medical researchers testing animals understand that they are helping thousands of people by harming a few animals. Which theory are they using?

• consequential reasoning

• feelings and opinions

• The Golden Rule

• the greatest good

Emily and Tommy work at Ace's Pizza. Company policy states that petty cash is reserved for small immediate needs for the business. Violation of company policy is grounds for termination. Emily needs to pick up a dress from the dry cleaners using her credit card. The dry cleaners only takes cash payments. Emily decides to borrow "$10" from the cash register to pay the bill at the dry cleaners. What basic ethical principle should Emily use to make a decision?

• consequential reasoning

• rule-based reasoning

• The Golden Rule

• the greatest good

Congressman Smith of South Dakota is a member of the US House of Representatives. The position of representative is a part of which branch of government?

• administrative

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has passed a new rule as an administrative agency. Who will review the final decision by the EPA?

• congress

• courts

• governor

• president

James transferred money to a known international terrorist group linked to a plot to destroy a historical federal landmark. Which federal agency has jurisdiction for this investigation?

• FBI

• US Marshal

• DEA

• Dept of Homeland Security

Oleg, a Russian national, robbed West Side National Bank. Which federal agency has jurisdiction of this federal fugitive?

• FBI

• US Marshal

• DEA

• Homeland Security

The court case, Murphy v State of North Carolina, is heard by which branch of government?

• administrative

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

An adult goes to court for an arraignment. In what type of trial will this procedure occur?

• administrative

• civil

• criminal

• jury

An executive board evaluates each alternative before making a final decision. This is an example of what type of ethical decision model?

• consequential reasoning

• feelings and opinions

• The Golden Rule

• the greatest good