Attempt Score 19.33/20
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Overall Grade (Highest Attempt) 19.33/20
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Question 1 1.333 / 2
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InEthical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice, Cohen and Feldberg propose five ethical
standards that can be derived from the social contract between society and individuals. Which of the
following are included in these standards? Select all that apply.
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Individualism
Objectivity
Fair access
Subjectivity
Teamwork
Equality
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Question 2 2 / 2 points
What amount of discretion do legislatures typically have to create and pass laws? Select one.
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Very broad
Limited
Moderate
None
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Question 3 2 / 2 points
Which of the following are components of effective decision making? Select all that apply.
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Partiality
Integrity
Reliability
Credibility
Limited vision
Indecisiveness
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Question 4 2 / 2 points
To be a critical thinker, which questions should be asked? Select all that apply.
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Which result will lead to less controversy?
Is there an easier way to reach a conclusion?
What information am I using in coming to a conclusion?
Which point of view should I ignore?
What information do I need to settle the question?
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Question 5 2 / 2 points
What is the term for the use of facts and objective reasoning to most effectively reach a decision or
understand a problem? Select one.
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Discretion
Qualitative analysis
Ethical balance
Critical thinking
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Question 6 2 / 2 points
Which codes delineate unambiguous principles of ethical conduct? Select one.
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Formal codes
Value-oriented codes
Exemplar codes
Disciplinary codes
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Question 7 2 / 2 points
True or false: Per the social contract, each citizen gives up limited liberty in return for societal
protection against others.
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True
False
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Question 8 2 / 2 points
Which of Wilson’s typologies is the least amenable to discretion? Select one.
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Caretaker
Legalistic
Watchman
Service
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Question 9 2 / 2 points
Which of these is different from the other means of control in that it is physical? Select one.
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Argument
Force
Persuasion
Authority
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Question 10 2 / 2 points
What types of corruption are occurring among legislative leaders? Select all that apply.
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Using excessive force
Earmarking lucrative contracts for large campaign contributors
Using their positions for their own financial benefit
Trading legislative assistance for personal favors
Accepting campaign donations
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