Criminal Justice and Ethics Quiz

What does personal ethics refer to?

• Ethics in business dealings

• Ethics in professional life

• Ethics in everyday life

• Ethics in legal standards

What does professional ethics refer to?

• Ethics in everyday life

• Ethics in legal standards

• Ethics in professional life

• Ethics in business dealings

Why are personal and professional ethics important in a career in criminal justice?

• To satisfy personal and professional needs

• To comply with legal standards

• To report legal violations

• To investigate complaints against police officers

What is the ethical obligation of law enforcement officers?

• To comply with legal standards

• To investigate complaints against police officers

• To abuse their authority

• To report legal violations committed by fellow officers

What is the ethical obligation of prosecutors?

• To ensure the accused has been advised of rights

• To abuse their authority

• To investigate complaints against police officers

• To comply with legal standards

What is the ethical obligation of defense attorneys?

• To comply with legal standards

• To investigate complaints against police officers

• To diligently investigate their clients’ cases

• To abuse their authority

What is the ethical obligation of citizens serving on a jury?

• To comply with legal standards

• To investigate complaints against police officers

• To abuse their authority

• To pay close attention to the case and understand the law

What is the role of internal affairs officers in law enforcement?

• To ensure the accused has been advised of rights

• To comply with legal standards

• To report legal violations committed by fellow officers

• To investigate complaints against police officers

What is the role of defense attorneys in the criminal justice system?

• To comply with legal standards

• To report legal violations committed by fellow officers

• To investigate complaints against police officers

• To serve as effective advocates within the bounds of the law

What is the role of citizens in the criminal justice system?

• To comply with legal standards

• To investigate complaints against police officers

• To participate in the system such as serving on a jury

• To report legal violations committed by fellow officers