Florida FDLE Law Enforcement Academy - State Exam
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Values - (ANSWER)are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile
or desirable.
Personal values - (ANSWER)are an individual's convictions about what is right and
wrong, based on religious beliefs, cultural roots, family background, personal
experiences, laws, organizational values, professional norms, and political habits.
Ethics - (ANSWER)is a standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that
are derived from the principles of right and wrong.
Ethical principles - (ANSWER)are rules of conduct derived from ethical values.
Ethical behavior - (ANSWER)is principled, value-based decision making, practiced
daily.
Bribery is defined in s. 838.015, F.S., - (ANSWER)corruptly to give, offer, or
promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly to request, solicit,
accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any pecuniary or
other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence the
performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or the public
servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public servant, in
violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
,Perjury - (ANSWER)may be defined as a false statement that a person makes
under oath but does not believe to be true.
Gratuity - (ANSWER)is anything of value intended to benefit the giver more than
the receiver; it is something given to a person because of that person's position or
authority.
Professionalism - (ANSWER)is behavior that demonstrates good character and is
marked by pride in self and career. Examples of these characteristics include
service, integrity, respect, quality, fairness, honesty, courage, compassion,
moral/ethical leadership, trustworthiness, and common sense.
Stereotyping - (ANSWER)is a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a person,
group, or subject.
Bias or prejudice - (ANSWER)is a strong belief or feeling about a person, group, or
subject, whether positive or negative, that is formed without reviewing all
available facts or information.
Discrimination - (ANSWER)is the negative behavior toward a person or group that
is based on color, race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap,
and/or marital status.
Perception - (ANSWER)is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a
group of people, or events based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions,
and observations.
,Sexual harassment - (ANSWER)is defined as unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature.
Quid pro quo - (ANSWER)"something for something in return."
Hostile work environment - (ANSWER)an office culture where lewd jokes or other
offensive habits are acceptable.
Criminal justice - (ANSWER)refers to the structure, functions, and decision-
making processes of those agencies that deal with the management and control
of crime and criminal offenders.
3 main components of the Criminal Justice system - (ANSWER)The three main
components of the criminal justice system are law enforcement, the court
system, and corrections.
Law enforcement - (ANSWER)is responsible for the enforcement of and
maintaining civil order.
The court system - (ANSWER)is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections - (ANSWER)is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the
court system.
, Four levels of law enforcement agencies within the United States: -
(ANSWER)local or municipal, county, state, and federal
Jurisdiction - (ANSWER)means the types of cases in which the court can make
decisions.
Courts of Appeal: - (ANSWER)these courts make decisions on appeals from lower
federal courts, which are subject to review in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Supreme Court of the United States: - (ANSWER)hears appeals from the decisions
of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves issues of
constitutional and federal law. It stands as the ultimate authority in constitutional
interpretation, and its decisions can be changed only by a constitutional
amendment.
Judge - (ANSWER)is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide
questions of law brought before the court.
Prosecutor - (ANSWER)is responsible for presenting the government's case.
Defense Attorney - (ANSWER)is responsible for representing the defendant's
case.
Test Review / Comprehensive Study Guide Questions
Bank / Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Values - (ANSWER)are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile
or desirable.
Personal values - (ANSWER)are an individual's convictions about what is right and
wrong, based on religious beliefs, cultural roots, family background, personal
experiences, laws, organizational values, professional norms, and political habits.
Ethics - (ANSWER)is a standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that
are derived from the principles of right and wrong.
Ethical principles - (ANSWER)are rules of conduct derived from ethical values.
Ethical behavior - (ANSWER)is principled, value-based decision making, practiced
daily.
Bribery is defined in s. 838.015, F.S., - (ANSWER)corruptly to give, offer, or
promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly to request, solicit,
accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any pecuniary or
other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence the
performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or the public
servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public servant, in
violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
,Perjury - (ANSWER)may be defined as a false statement that a person makes
under oath but does not believe to be true.
Gratuity - (ANSWER)is anything of value intended to benefit the giver more than
the receiver; it is something given to a person because of that person's position or
authority.
Professionalism - (ANSWER)is behavior that demonstrates good character and is
marked by pride in self and career. Examples of these characteristics include
service, integrity, respect, quality, fairness, honesty, courage, compassion,
moral/ethical leadership, trustworthiness, and common sense.
Stereotyping - (ANSWER)is a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a person,
group, or subject.
Bias or prejudice - (ANSWER)is a strong belief or feeling about a person, group, or
subject, whether positive or negative, that is formed without reviewing all
available facts or information.
Discrimination - (ANSWER)is the negative behavior toward a person or group that
is based on color, race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap,
and/or marital status.
Perception - (ANSWER)is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a
group of people, or events based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions,
and observations.
,Sexual harassment - (ANSWER)is defined as unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature.
Quid pro quo - (ANSWER)"something for something in return."
Hostile work environment - (ANSWER)an office culture where lewd jokes or other
offensive habits are acceptable.
Criminal justice - (ANSWER)refers to the structure, functions, and decision-
making processes of those agencies that deal with the management and control
of crime and criminal offenders.
3 main components of the Criminal Justice system - (ANSWER)The three main
components of the criminal justice system are law enforcement, the court
system, and corrections.
Law enforcement - (ANSWER)is responsible for the enforcement of and
maintaining civil order.
The court system - (ANSWER)is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections - (ANSWER)is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the
court system.
, Four levels of law enforcement agencies within the United States: -
(ANSWER)local or municipal, county, state, and federal
Jurisdiction - (ANSWER)means the types of cases in which the court can make
decisions.
Courts of Appeal: - (ANSWER)these courts make decisions on appeals from lower
federal courts, which are subject to review in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Supreme Court of the United States: - (ANSWER)hears appeals from the decisions
of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves issues of
constitutional and federal law. It stands as the ultimate authority in constitutional
interpretation, and its decisions can be changed only by a constitutional
amendment.
Judge - (ANSWER)is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide
questions of law brought before the court.
Prosecutor - (ANSWER)is responsible for presenting the government's case.
Defense Attorney - (ANSWER)is responsible for representing the defendant's
case.
