Distinguish ethics from law and policy

What will be an ideal response?


Ethics involves moral principles and focuses on the concept of right and wrong and standards of behavior.
Unlike law or organizational policy, which are formally prescribed and enforced by a controlling authority, ethics is based on moral standards, whether illegal or not.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The FBI, the U.S. Marshals Service, ATF, and DEA are organized under the _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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?This offender was raised in a physically and sexually abusive home where he witnessed his alcoholic father raping his mother and sisters. He also engaged in sexually abusing his sisters and eventually ran away from home. He used hammers, knives, and scissors to kill both young girls and women. Eventually he was apprehended and sent to the guillotine.

A. ?Donald Harvey B. ?Orville Majors C. ?Michael Swango D. ?Peter Kurten

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Which of the following states had a penal code in 1961 that was inconsistent and provided for disproportionate sanctions?

a. California b. Illinois c. New York d. Oregon

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