Chapter 1 Ethics And Law

Question 0

The golden rule holds that you should “do unto others before they do unto you”

Answer 0

False

Question 1

Ethics may be a matter of opinions and feelings

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The principle of good sportsmanship is an outgrowth of the greatest good principle

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Laws make people do what is right

Answer 3

False

Question 4

At times ethics and the law may conflict

Answer 4

True

Question 5

A state statute must not conflict with the U.S. constitution

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The U.S. Supreme Court is the final authority regarding constitutionality of all laws and government actions

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Administrative agencies do not make their own laws, they enforce laws made by Congress

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Any final decision by an administrative agency may be reviewed by a court

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Laws by the United States are virtually based on

Answer 9

Common law

Question 10

Morality involves the values that govern a society’s attitude toward

Answer 10

Right and wrong

Question 11

The heart of the golden rule is

Answer 11

Empathy

Question 12

Laws passed by congress, legislature, or local city councils are all

Answer 12

Statutory laws

Question 13

Laws in the United States come from constitutions, statutes, administrative agencies, and

Answer 13

Court decisions

Question 14

Common law originated in

Answer 14

England

Question 15

Decisions made by the highest court of any state follow the law of

Answer 15

Precedent

Question 16

The supreme law of the United States is the

Answer 16

U.S. Constitution

Question 17

The rules and procedures set up by regulatory agencies are called

Answer 17

Administrative laws

Question 18

Rules of conduct established by the government to maintain stability and justice are called

Answer 18

Laws

Question 19

A person who lives by certain social values is said to be

Answer 19

Ethical

Question 20

The _____ has been adopted by many religions because it is a logical rule based on the assumption that people want respect

Answer 20

Golden rule

Question 21

Some people view ethics as _____ and feelings that can change with the person or situation

Answer 21

Opinions

Question 22

Legal rights and duties are defined and enforced by the

Answer 22

Law

Question 23

A ____ is a countries most fundamental law

Answer 23

Constitution

Question 24

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called

Answer 24

The bill of rights

Question 25

____ are laws specifically passed by a governing body created for the purpose

Answer 25

Statutes

Question 26

Law established by a court and thereafter referred to in similar cases is called the law of

Answer 26

Precedent

Question 27

A court can declare any law or government activity that violates the constitution

Answer 27

Unconstitutional

Question 28

Legislatures often give the power to regulate a particular kind of activity to a

Answer 28

Regulatory agency