FLETC BOP Midterm Exam August 2025
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Negligence The failure to use reasonable care.
FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act) Protection to government employees when they
are negligent.
3 things that need proven in a FTCA 1. Personal injury, death or property loss
claim 2. Caused by a negligent government employee
3. Employee must be acting within scope of
employment
Who is the defendant in a FTCA? The Government
True or False? There is no minimum True
or maximum claim amount in a FTCA
claim
True or False? A FTCA claim must be True
filed within 2 years
, Bivens or Personal Liability Allows individual employees to be sued when they
intentionally violate a persons clearly established
constitutional rights.
Qualified Immunity The good faith belief that you were acting within
the scope of your employment.
True or False? The best way to avoid True
liability is to follow the Bureau of
Prisons program statements and
policies
True or False? The staff member is True
the defendant for a Bivens case
True or False? The government will True
defend you in a Bivens or Personal
Liability if you are acting within your
scope of employment
Bivens vs. Six Unnamed Bureau of The case that lead to the creation of a Bivens or
Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Personal Liability claim by the US Supreme Court
Agents
Habeas Corpus A petition filed by an inmate on any issue affecting
their confinement
Who is the defendant of Habeas Whoever is housing the body. (Warden)
Corpus
3 different types of Administrative BP-9, BP-10, BP-11
Remedies
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Terms in this set (80)
Negligence The failure to use reasonable care.
FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act) Protection to government employees when they
are negligent.
3 things that need proven in a FTCA 1. Personal injury, death or property loss
claim 2. Caused by a negligent government employee
3. Employee must be acting within scope of
employment
Who is the defendant in a FTCA? The Government
True or False? There is no minimum True
or maximum claim amount in a FTCA
claim
True or False? A FTCA claim must be True
filed within 2 years
, Bivens or Personal Liability Allows individual employees to be sued when they
intentionally violate a persons clearly established
constitutional rights.
Qualified Immunity The good faith belief that you were acting within
the scope of your employment.
True or False? The best way to avoid True
liability is to follow the Bureau of
Prisons program statements and
policies
True or False? The staff member is True
the defendant for a Bivens case
True or False? The government will True
defend you in a Bivens or Personal
Liability if you are acting within your
scope of employment
Bivens vs. Six Unnamed Bureau of The case that lead to the creation of a Bivens or
Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Personal Liability claim by the US Supreme Court
Agents
Habeas Corpus A petition filed by an inmate on any issue affecting
their confinement
Who is the defendant of Habeas Whoever is housing the body. (Warden)
Corpus
3 different types of Administrative BP-9, BP-10, BP-11
Remedies
