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CHAPTER 3 & 4 QUIZ
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER THAT BEST DESCRIBE THE QUESTIONS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| protection of the person | protection of individuals and their properties such as the right of privacy and defamation |
| business ethics | balancing the goal of profits with the values of individuals and society |
| positive/codified law | the test of whether an act is legal is a common legal standard used: legal=moral |
| civil disobedience | remedy natural law proponents use to change positive law |
| freedom of speech | protection of personal rights |
| enforcement of individual intent | entering into contracts and fulfilling promises |
| 6 categories of ethical behavior | integrity and truthfulness, promise keeping, loyalty, fairness, doing no harm, maintaining confidentiality |
| integrity and truthfulness | ethical behavior that is the adherence to one's values and principles despite the costs and consequences |
| protection of creditors and rehabilitation of debtors | mortgages, security interests, helping debtors who have excessive debt |
| protection of property | zoning laws prohibit operation of steel mill in residential area, stealing automobiles |
| Legislative Branch | The branch of government . Congress formed to make the laws. |
| Tripartite | Three-part division (of government). |
| Shared Powers | Powers that are held by both state and national governments. |
| Executive Branch | The branch of government (e.g. The President) formed to execute the laws. |
| Police Power | The power to govern; the power to adopt laws for the protection of the public health, welfare, safety, and morals. |
| Bedrock View | A strict constructionist interpretation of a constitution. |
| equal protection clause | citizens of each state are entitled to same privileges and immunities |
| Judicial Branch | The branch of government The Courts formed to interpret the laws |
| Bicameral | A two-house form of the legislative branch of government |
| Delegated Powers | Powers expressly granted to the national government by the Constitution. |