Question 1

An act must be considered harmful to individuals in order for legal moralism to be a valid justification for laws against it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Good Samaritan laws __________ in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) apply to all citizens 
B) prohibit passing by an accident scene without rendering assistance 
C) are the same in Europe as 
D) protect medical professionals from being sued 
A) apply to all citizens 
B) prohibit passing by an accident scene without rendering assistance 
C) are the same in Europe as 
D) protect medical professionals from being sued

Question 3

Blumberg and Scheingold refer to the practice of criminal law as a ___________ because the prosecutor and the defense attorney conspire to appear as something they are not adversaries in a do-or-die situation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blumberg and Scheingold refer to the practice...

Question 4

Pro bono legal services means:

Accepted Answer

A) services one provides for one's self (serving as one's own lawyer). 
B) services provided for the benefit of society rather than one person. 
C) services provided free of charge. 
D) services provided by someone who is not a bar-approved attorney. 
A) services one provides for one's self (serving as one's own lawyer). 
B) services provided for the benefit of society rather than one person. 
C) services provided free of charge. 
D) services provided by someone who is not a bar-approved attorney.

Question 5

According to the ________________ paradigm, there are many groups in society and they form allegiances and coalitions in a dynamic exchange of power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the ________________ paradigm, there are...

Question 6

You are a state legislator and you have sponsored a bill requiring that all passengers in cars must wear seat belts at all times, even in a rear seat. Opponents feel that this proposed law is over-reaching and is too restrictive of personal freedom. You try to convince opponents to support your proposed law by pointing out that sometimes it is the job of government and the law to do what is best for people, even if they may not want to do it for themselves. Your description is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) ethical formalism. 
B) utilitarianism. 
C) legal moralism. 
D) legal paternalism. 
A) ethical formalism. 
B) utilitarianism. 
C) legal moralism. 
D) legal paternalism.

Question 7

Discuss some laws justified by legal paternalism-provide the rationale for such laws as well as opposing arguments.

Accepted Answer

Legal paternalism is the idea that it is

Question 8

According to the conflict paradigm:

Accepted Answer

A) those who control major social institutions determine how crime is defined. 
B) law arises from minority interest groups but coalitions and shared interests may shift the balance of power. 
C) law serves as a tool of unification. 
D) law contributes to the collective conscience by providing an example of deviance. 
A) those who control major social institutions determine how crime is defined. 
B) law arises from minority interest groups but coalitions and shared interests may shift the balance of power. 
C) law serves as a tool of unification. 
D) law contributes to the collective conscience by providing an example of deviance.

Question 9

Compare and contrast pluralism and conflict theory as they relate to law and justice.

Accepted Answer

Pluralism and conflict theory are two di

Question 10

According to the text, the major justification for criminal law is the prevention of __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, the major justification...

Question 11

What are Good Samaritan laws? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Good Samaritan laws are statutes that of

Question 12

Positivist law refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) those laws written and enforced by society. 
B) the idea that principles of morals are inherent in nature. 
C) the idea that laws are not human-made and are discovered by reason. 
D) those laws that regulate natural rights. 
A) those laws written and enforced by society. 
B) the idea that principles of morals are inherent in nature. 
C) the idea that laws are not human-made and are discovered by reason. 
D) those laws that regulate natural rights.

Question 13

Shakespeare's anti-legal sentiment is reflected with his famous quote, "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The conflict paradigm states that law is not value-neutral; it is bent toward the interests of the powerful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Legal paternalism refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) laws that protect children against their parents. 
B) laws that protect societal morals. 
C) laws that protect individual from hurting themselves. 
D) laws that guarantee the rights of the father. 
A) laws that protect children against their parents. 
B) laws that protect societal morals. 
C) laws that protect individual from hurting themselves. 
D) laws that guarantee the rights of the father.

Question 16

According to the pluralist paradigm:

Accepted Answer

A) those who control major social institutions determine how crime is defined. 
B) law arises from interest groups but coalitions and shared interests may shift the balance of power. 
C) law serves as a tool of unification. 
D) law contributes to the collective conscience by providing an example of deviance. 
A) those who control major social institutions determine how crime is defined. 
B) law arises from interest groups but coalitions and shared interests may shift the balance of power. 
C) law serves as a tool of unification. 
D) law contributes to the collective conscience by providing an example of deviance.

Question 17

A law that prevents drinking under the age of 21 is an example of legal _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A law that prevents drinking under the...

Question 18

Under the theory the, law is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) right. 
B) option. 
C) privilege. 
D) contract. 
A) right. 
B) option. 
C) privilege. 
D) contract.

Question 19

Describe how the social contract influences the development of criminal laws.

Accepted Answer

The social contract is a theoretical con

Question 20

Prosecutors are required to pursue a conviction above all other goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An act must be considered harmful to individuals in order for legal moralism to be a valid justification for laws against it.

Good Samaritan laws __________ in the United States.

Blumberg and Scheingold refer to the practice of criminal law as a ___________ because the prosecutor and the defense attorney conspire to appear as something they are not adversaries in a do-or-die situation.

Pro bono legal services means:

According to the ________________ paradigm, there are many groups in society and they form allegiances and coalitions in a dynamic exchange of power.

Discuss some laws justified by legal paternalism-provide the rationale for such laws as well as opposing arguments.

According to the conflict paradigm:

Compare and contrast pluralism and conflict theory as they relate to law and justice.

According to the text, the major justification for criminal law is the prevention of __________ .

What are Good Samaritan laws? Give examples.

Positivist law refers to:

Shakespeare's anti-legal sentiment is reflected with his famous quote, "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers."

The conflict paradigm states that law is not value-neutral; it is bent toward the interests of the powerful.

Legal paternalism refers to:

According to the pluralist paradigm:

A law that prevents drinking under the age of 21 is an example of legal _________.

Under the theory the, law is a(n):

Describe how the social contract influences the development of criminal laws.

Prosecutors are required to pursue a conviction above all other goals.

Morality, Ethics, and Human Behavior

Determining Moral Behavior

Justice and Law

Becoming an Ethical Professional

The Police Role in Society: Crime Fighter or Public Servant

Police Discretion and Dilemmas

Police Corruption and Responses

Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession

Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses

The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections

Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections

Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses

Making Ethical Choices

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Exam 8: Law and Legal Professionals

An act must be considered harmful to individuals in order for legal moralism to be a valid justification for laws against it.

Good Samaritan laws __________ in the United States.

Blumberg and Scheingold refer to the practice of criminal law as a ___________ because the prosecutor and the defense attorney conspire to appear as something they are not adversaries in a do-or-die situation.

Pro bono legal services means:

According to the ________________ paradigm, there are many groups in society and they form allegiances and coalitions in a dynamic exchange of power.

Discuss some laws justified by legal paternalism-provide the rationale for such laws as well as opposing arguments.

According to the conflict paradigm:

Compare and contrast pluralism and conflict theory as they relate to law and justice.

According to the text, the major justification for criminal law is the prevention of __________ .

What are Good Samaritan laws? Give examples.

Positivist law refers to:

Shakespeare's anti-legal sentiment is reflected with his famous quote, "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers."

The conflict paradigm states that law is not value-neutral; it is bent toward the interests of the powerful.

Legal paternalism refers to:

According to the pluralist paradigm:

A law that prevents drinking under the age of 21 is an example of legal _________.

Under the theory the, law is a(n):

Describe how the social contract influences the development of criminal laws.

Prosecutors are required to pursue a conviction above all other goals.

Morality, Ethics, and Human Behavior

Determining Moral Behavior

Justice and Law

Becoming an Ethical Professional

The Police Role in Society: Crime Fighter or Public Servant

Police Discretion and Dilemmas

Police Corruption and Responses

Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession

Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses

The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections

Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections

Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses

Making Ethical Choices

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