Question 1

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-a proceeding instituted in bad faith without any probable cause,in the belief that the charges against the defendant can be sustained

Accepted Answer

Malicious prosecution involves the intentional initiation of legal proceedings without probable cause and with a malicious intent to harm the defendant.

Question 2

A person who feels wronged by someone can sue,bringing about a lawsuit called a _______________ __________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person who feels wronged by someone...

Question 3

A lie under oath is ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A lie under oath is ______________....

Question 4

A __________ __________ __________ was established in the landmark case of Brady v.Maryland (1963),in which the Supreme Court ruled that the government has a duty to divulge material evidence to the defense that could tend to change the outcome of a trial.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ __________ __________ was established in...

Question 5

A lie told by a police officer to benefit the person lied to,often called a "white lie," is known as a/an ______________ _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A lie told by a police officer...

Question 6

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-acts of misconduct

Accepted Answer

Malfeasance refers to the intentional wrongful conduct of a person who is in a position of responsibility, authority, or trust. Acts of misconduct may include malfeasance.

Answer: A
 Exculpatory evidence refers to evidence that tends to clear or exonerate a person from blame or prove their innocence. It is not related to acts of misconduct.

Answer: B
 The Civil Rights Act is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It is not related to acts of misconduct.

Answer: C
 Collective deep pocket refers to the concept of holding multiple parties responsible for financial damages in a lawsuit, even if they were not directly involved in the act that caused the damages. It is not related to acts of misconduct.

Answer: D
 Intentional tort refers to a deliberate act that causes harm or injury to another person, such as battery, assault, or defamation. It is related to acts of misconduct.

Answer: E
 Libel refers to written or published false statements that harm a person's reputation. It is related to acts of misconduct.

Answer: F
 Litigious refers to being prone to engaging in lawsuits or legal action. It is not related to acts of misconduct.

Answer: H
 Malicious prosecution refers to the wrongful institution of legal proceedings against a person without probable cause or with malicious intent. It is related to acts of misconduct.

Answer: I
 Ministerial acts are routine or administrative duties that are required by law and do not involve the exercise of discretion or judgment. It is not related to acts of misconduct.

Answer: J
 Negligence refers to the failure to exercise reasonable care or caution, which leads to harm or injury to another person. It is related to acts of misconduct.

Answer: K
 Nonfeasance refers to the failure to act when there is a duty to act, which leads to harm or injury to another person. It is related to acts of misconduct.

Answer: L
 Vicarious liability refers to holding someone responsible for the actions of another person, such as an employer being responsible for the actions of their employees. It is not related to acts of misconduct.

Answer: M
 Perjury refers to lying under oath in a court of law. It is related to acts of misconduct.

Answer: N
 Strict liability refers to holding someone responsible for harm or injury caused by the product or activity they are involved in, regardless of fault or intent. It is not related to acts of misconduct.

Answer: O
 Slippery slope refers to the idea that allowing a particular action or behavior may lead to a chain reaction of increasingly negative consequences. It is not related to acts of misconduct.

Question 7

An issue with only two sides is known as a/an ________________ issue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An issue with only two sides is...

Question 8

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-an act where the officer's intent to engage in the behavior must be proven; for example,wrongful death or false arrest

Accepted Answer

Intentional tort is an act where the officer's intent to engage in the behavior must be proven; for example, wrongful death or false arrest.

Answer: H
 Malicious prosecution is a legal concept related to intentional tort where a person is prosecuted without probable cause, and with malice.

Answer: M
 Perjury is the crime of lying under oath in a legal proceeding that can result in intentional tort charges against a law enforcement officer.

Answer: N
 Strict liability is a concept where a person or entity is held responsible for any harm caused by their actions or products, regardless of intent or fault. It is often used in cases of product liability or environmental damage.

Answer: L
 Vicarious liability is a legal doctrine that holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees. It can be applied in cases where a law enforcement officer's misconduct occurred while on duty.

Question 9

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-an act where intent or mental state does not matter; what must be proven is if some inadvertent act or failure to act created an unreasonable risk to another person; for example,speeding resulting in a traffic accident or not responding to a 911 call

Accepted Answer

Negligence is an act where intent or mental state does not matter. The focus is on whether the act or failure to act was reasonable or not and if it created an unreasonable risk to another person.

Answer: N
 Strict liability holds a person or a company liable for any damages caused by their products or activities. The intent or mental state is not relevant in these cases.

Answer: K
 Nonfeasance refers to the failure to act when there is a duty to act. If someone fails to respond to a 911 call, for example, they may be liable for nonfeasance.

Answer: L
 Vicarious liability holds an employer liable for the actions of their employees. For example, if a delivery driver causes an accident while on the job, the employer may be liable for any damages.

Answer: P
 There is no option P listed. Please verify the options provided.

Question 10

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-a lie under oath

Accepted Answer

Perjury refers specifically to lying under oath, which is the behavior described in the prompt.

Answer: H
 Malicious prosecution involves a person being prosecuted without proper legal basis, often as the result of malicious intent. This may involve false testimony or other unethical behavior, as described in the prompt.

Answer: D 
 Intentional torts involve intentional harm, as opposed to unintentional harm (which is the focus of negligence). Lying under oath falls under intentional harm.

Answer: O
 Slippery slope refers to the idea that a small action or decision can lead to a chain reaction of increasingly significant consequences. This can be relevant in legal contexts when considering the potential implications of a particular ruling or decision.

Question 11

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-written defamation of another's character; false written statements that tend to humiliate a person and degrade that person in the esteem of others

Accepted Answer

Libel refers to written defamation of another's character, which includes false written statements that tend to humiliate and degrade a person's reputation among others.

Answer: M
 Perjury refers to willful false testimony given under oath in a court of law.

Answer: O
 Slippery slope refers to a situation where a minor action or decision can lead to a chain of events or decisions, which could result in significant consequences. It is often used to describe a situation where a small compromise can lead to a more significant compromise, which can lead to a significant loss of rights or freedoms.

Note: None of the other options match the given definition.

Question 12

A lie to exert control is a/an_____________ ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A lie to exert control is a/an_____________...

Question 13

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-failure to take action,with the result being injury or damage to another person

Accepted Answer

Negligence involves a failure to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury or loss to another person. Nonfeasance specifically refers to the failure to take action that results in injury or damage, making it the best match.

Question 14

_______________ are material gifts given in return for a service.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ are material gifts given in return...

Question 15

A theory on why good cops turn bad is that something seemingly insignificant can put an officer on a _______________ ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A theory on why good cops turn...

Question 16

The key elements in corrupt behavior are (1)___________________________ (2) _________________________,and (3)________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The key elements in corrupt behavior are...

Question 17

A simple maxim to guide police in ethical decision making is "____________________________________________________________________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of A simple maxim to guide police in...

Question 18

An issue with a multitude of sides is known as a/an_______________ issue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An issue with a multitude of sides...

Question 19

__________________ _________ have to do with the way the duty prescribed by law is to be performed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________ _________ have to do with the...

Question 20

Suing every possible individual and agency involved creates a ___________ ___________ ___________ from which astronomical judgments can be collected.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suing every possible individual and agency involved...

Quiz 14: Liability And Ethics: Is It Legal? Is It Moral?

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -a proceeding instituted in bad faith without any probable cause,in the belief that the charges against the defendant can be sustained

A person who feels wronged by someone can sue,bringing about a lawsuit called a _ ____.

A lie under oath is ______________.

A __ was established in the landmark case of Brady v.Maryland (1963),in which the Supreme Court ruled that the government has a duty to divulge material evidence to the defense that could tend to change the outcome of a trial.

A lie told by a police officer to benefit the person lied to,often called a "white lie," is known as a/an _.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -acts of misconduct

An issue with only two sides is known as a/an ________________ issue.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -an act where the officer's intent to engage in the behavior must be proven; for example,wrongful death or false arrest

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -a lie under oath

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -written defamation of another's character; false written statements that tend to humiliate a person and degrade that person in the esteem of others

A lie to exert control is a/an_ .

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -failure to take action,with the result being injury or damage to another person

_______________ are material gifts given in return for a service.

A theory on why good cops turn bad is that something seemingly insignificant can put an officer on a ___ .

The key elements in corrupt behavior are (1)_______________ (2) _,and (3)____________.

A simple maxim to guide police in ethical decision making is "____________________________________________________________________."

An issue with a multitude of sides is known as a/an_______________ issue.

__________ _ have to do with the way the duty prescribed by law is to be performed.

Suing every possible individual and agency involved creates a _____ _ _______ from which astronomical judgments can be collected.