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ethics-politics

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the core focus of ethics?

a)

Religious discipline

b)

Moral principles guiding human behavior

c)

Political agendas

d)

Law enforcement

2.

Politics is best defined as:

a)

Religious leadership

b)

Family rule

c)

National marketing

d)

Governance and policy-making in society

3.

What is political ethics?

a)

Ethics that apply only to politicians

b)

A religious evaluation of politics

c)

Ethics of voting systems

d)

Applying ethical standards to political institutions and behavior

4.

What values guide ethical politics?

a)

Fame and wealth and accountability

b)

Diplomacy, justice and loyalty

c)

Strategy and success of leadership

d)

Justice, fairness, integrity, responsibility

5.

Plato's ideal state is ruled by:

a)

Businessmen

b)

Military leaders

c)

Philosopher-kings

d)

psychology-noble

6.

What key value is promoted by liberalism?

a)

hierarchy and power

b)

Religious dominance

c)

Freedom and civil liberties

d)

Monarchy

7.

Conservatism emphasizes:

a)

Tradition and social stability

b)

Radical change

c)

Equality and Liberalism

d)

Civil Obedience

8.

According to Aristotle, politics should promote:

a)

The good life and Legal dominance

b)

The good life and virtue

c)

The good life and Economic expansion

d)

Social control and the good life

9.

What political theory prioritizes power and national interest over moral values?

a)

Realism

b)

Liberalism

c)

Conservatism

d)

Socialism

10.

What does Marxism advocate for?

a)

Preservation of tradition

b)

Classless society through revolution

c)

Free-market capitalism

d)

Religious and business state

11.

A government employee discovers misuse of public funds. What should guide their action?

a)

Loyalty to the supervisor

b)

focus on the task and Fear of losing the job

c)

Remaining silent because loyalty is important

d)

Public accountability and moral courage

12.

A politician is pressured by their party to vote for a bill that goes against their personal ethics. What is at stake?

a)

Wealth vs. success

b)

Loyalty vs. popularity

c)

Party loyalty vs. integrity

d)

Education vs. power

13.

A leader enforces strict environmental laws that may reduce profits. This reflects:

a)

Ethical commitment to long-term welfare

b)

Short-term politics

c)

Political suicide

d)

Ignorance of market needs

14.

Surveillance is used in a time of terrorism, possibly violating privacy. What is the ethical issue?

a)

National unity vs. diversity

b)

Money vs. people

c)

Speed vs. accuracy

d)

Security vs. individual rights

15.

A public official accepts a bribe to fund local programs. What is the ethical conflict?

a)

Efficiency vs. effectiveness

b)

Good result vs. ethical means

c)

Popularity vs. anonymity

d)

Bribery vs. greed

16.

A civil servant supports whistleblowing despite fear of retaliation. This reflects:

a)

Political activism and accountability

b)

Misplaced courage and transparency

c)

self-interest and integrity

d)

Ethical governance and transparency

17.

A conservative leader resists divorce legalization based on religious belief. Which value influences their stand?

a)

Equality and morality

b)

Freedom and liberty

c)

Tradition and moral order

d)

Economic growth of the nation

18.

A liberal leader prioritizes freedom of speech and press. This supports:

a)

Civil liberties

b)

Government censorship

c)

Anarchism

d)

Party propaganda

19.

A policy favors wealth redistribution, public health, and social programs. Which ideology does it reflect?

a)

Marxism

b)

Conservatism

c)

Socialism

d)

Liberalism

20.

A leader prioritizes national interest over international cooperation, even at moral cost. Which ideology is this?

a)

Socialism

b)

Liberalism

c)

Kantian ethics

d)

Realism

21.

A lawmaker must vote between the party’s profit-oriented bill and a socially just alternative. What should guide them ethically?

a)

Personal popularity

b)

Integrity and public interest

c)

Party and people's benefits

d)

Business endorsements

22.

A mayor discovers a large donor committed tax fraud. Reporting may hurt reelection chances. What is the ethical response?

a)

Protect the donor

b)

Ignore and win the next election

c)

Delay the decision and finish the election

d)

Report the fraud despite the risk

23.

During a protest, a governor must choose between violent dispersal or protecting freedom of expression. What should political ethics recommend?

a)

Respect peaceful assembly rights

b)

Show of force and disperse

c)

Tactical arrest to protect the people

d)

Shut down media to avoid confusion

24.

A whistleblower is threatened for exposing fund misuse. What should guide ethical action?

a)

Organizational loyalty

b)

Self-preservation and integrity

c)

Avoiding conflict

d)

Duty to truth and accountability

25.

A leader must choose between short-term economic gain from deforestation and protecting future generations. What is ethically appropriate?

a)

Prioritize industry and economic progress

b)

Focus on economic development and tourism

c)

Please stakeholders for cooperation

d)

Choose environmental ethics and sustainability