BL 1.01 Review

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

• A. Consequential reasoning

• B. Feelings and opinions

• C. The Golden Rule

• D. The greatest good

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

• A. Administrative

• B. Civil

• C. Criminal

• D. Jury

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

• A. Administrative

• B. Executive

• C. Judicial

• D. Legislative

After a terrorist bombing attack, which federal agency has jurisdiction to assist with clean up and recovery?

• A. FBI

• B. U.S. Marshall

• C. DEA

• D. Homeland Security

Brenda decides to look at the final consequences of each alternative before making her decision. Which theory is she using?

• A. Consequential reasoning

• B. Feelings and opinions

• C. Rule-based reasoning

• D. 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 at Ace’s Pizza to pay the bill at the dry cleaners. What basic ethical principle should Emily use to make a decision?

• A. Consequential reasoning

• B. Rule-based reasoning

• C. The Golden Rule

• D. The greatest good

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

• A. Consequential reasoning

• B. Feelings and opinions

• C. The Golden Rule

• D. The greatest good

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?

• A. FBI

• B. U.S. Marshal

• C. DEA

• D. Department of Homeland Security

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

• A. Congress

• B. Courts

• C. Governor

• D. President

In war, captains understand a few of their soldiers will die. This is done so that thousands of people will live in freedom after the war. Which theory supports this reasoning?

• A. Consequential reasoning

• B. Feelings and opinions

• C. The Golden Rule

• D. The greatest good