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