Values - CORRECT ANSWER -are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
Personal values - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -is a standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that are derived
from the principles of right and wrong.
Ethical principles - CORRECT ANSWER -are rules of conduct derived from ethical values.
Ethical behavior - CORRECT ANSWER -is principled, value-based decision making, practiced daily.
Bribery is defined in s. 838.015, F.S., - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but
does not believe to be true.
,Gratuity - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -is a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a person, group, or subject.
Bias or prejudice - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Quid pro quo - CORRECT ANSWER -"something for something in return."
Hostile work environment - CORRECT ANSWER -an office culture where lewd jokes or other offensive
habits are acceptable.
Criminal justice - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -The three main components of
the criminal justice system are law enforcement, the court system, and corrections.
,Law enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER -is responsible for the enforcement of and maintaining civil order.
The court system - CORRECT ANSWER -is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections - CORRECT ANSWER -is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court
system.
Four levels of law enforcement agencies within the United States: - CORRECT ANSWER -local or
municipal, county, state, and federal
Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER -means the types of cases in which the court can make decisions.
Courts of Appeal: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of law
brought before the court.
Prosecutor - CORRECT ANSWER -is responsible for presenting the government's case.
Defense Attorney - CORRECT ANSWER -is responsible for representing the defendant's case.
Probation - CORRECT ANSWER -is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation
officer for a specified length of time instead of confinement.
Parole - CORRECT ANSWER -is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the
conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence.
, Community control (house arrest) - CORRECT ANSWER -is a form of closely monitored community
supervision and is more restrictive than probation or parole.
Chain of command - CORRECT ANSWER -is the order of authority within an organization. It provides the
links of authority and responsibility that join one level of an organization to another.
Insubordination - CORRECT ANSWER -The failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of
command
Vertical communication - CORRECT ANSWER -is a term for information from the chief executive officer
that flows down through the supervision levels to the lowest levels of the organization. The information
that flows from the lowest levels to the highest is equally important.
Lateral communication - CORRECT ANSWER -is that which travels across a level of the organization to
employees on the same level within the chain of command. Sometimes, information must be processed
at all levels and then channeled to the individual or individuals responsible for accomplishing a specific
objective.
Delegation of Authority - CORRECT ANSWER -granting of power by the person with authority to another
person
Administrative Law - CORRECT ANSWER -The body of law that allows for the creation of public
regulatory agencies
Case Law - CORRECT ANSWER -The body of law that is formed by the decisions of the court system
Civil Law - CORRECT ANSWER -The area of the law that pertains to the legal action that a person takes to
resolve a private dispute with another person
Constitutional Law - CORRECT ANSWER -The standards set forth in the Constitution and court decisions
or interpretations of the Constitution handed down by the U.S. District and Supreme Courts; identifies
the powers and limitations of each branch of the U.S. government (Checks & Balances)
Personal values - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -is a standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that are derived
from the principles of right and wrong.
Ethical principles - CORRECT ANSWER -are rules of conduct derived from ethical values.
Ethical behavior - CORRECT ANSWER -is principled, value-based decision making, practiced daily.
Bribery is defined in s. 838.015, F.S., - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but
does not believe to be true.
,Gratuity - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -is a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a person, group, or subject.
Bias or prejudice - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Quid pro quo - CORRECT ANSWER -"something for something in return."
Hostile work environment - CORRECT ANSWER -an office culture where lewd jokes or other offensive
habits are acceptable.
Criminal justice - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -The three main components of
the criminal justice system are law enforcement, the court system, and corrections.
,Law enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER -is responsible for the enforcement of and maintaining civil order.
The court system - CORRECT ANSWER -is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections - CORRECT ANSWER -is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court
system.
Four levels of law enforcement agencies within the United States: - CORRECT ANSWER -local or
municipal, county, state, and federal
Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER -means the types of cases in which the court can make decisions.
Courts of Appeal: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of law
brought before the court.
Prosecutor - CORRECT ANSWER -is responsible for presenting the government's case.
Defense Attorney - CORRECT ANSWER -is responsible for representing the defendant's case.
Probation - CORRECT ANSWER -is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation
officer for a specified length of time instead of confinement.
Parole - CORRECT ANSWER -is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the
conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence.
, Community control (house arrest) - CORRECT ANSWER -is a form of closely monitored community
supervision and is more restrictive than probation or parole.
Chain of command - CORRECT ANSWER -is the order of authority within an organization. It provides the
links of authority and responsibility that join one level of an organization to another.
Insubordination - CORRECT ANSWER -The failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of
command
Vertical communication - CORRECT ANSWER -is a term for information from the chief executive officer
that flows down through the supervision levels to the lowest levels of the organization. The information
that flows from the lowest levels to the highest is equally important.
Lateral communication - CORRECT ANSWER -is that which travels across a level of the organization to
employees on the same level within the chain of command. Sometimes, information must be processed
at all levels and then channeled to the individual or individuals responsible for accomplishing a specific
objective.
Delegation of Authority - CORRECT ANSWER -granting of power by the person with authority to another
person
Administrative Law - CORRECT ANSWER -The body of law that allows for the creation of public
regulatory agencies
Case Law - CORRECT ANSWER -The body of law that is formed by the decisions of the court system
Civil Law - CORRECT ANSWER -The area of the law that pertains to the legal action that a person takes to
resolve a private dispute with another person
Constitutional Law - CORRECT ANSWER -The standards set forth in the Constitution and court decisions
or interpretations of the Constitution handed down by the U.S. District and Supreme Courts; identifies
the powers and limitations of each branch of the U.S. government (Checks & Balances)
