Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards
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What was the ethical debate over the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?
Answer: They limited free speech and press
Critics, including Jefferson and Madison, said they violated the First Amendment.
Why is the Watergate scandal significant for government ethics?
Answer: It showed no president is above the law
Nixon resigned in 1974 after abuses of power and obstruction.
Which document begins with 'We the People'?
Answer: The Constitution
The Constitution's Preamble begins with 'We the People'.
What does 'due process' ensure?
Answer: Fair legal procedures before depriving someone of life, liberty, or property
Due process requires fair procedures under law.
Which secondary source would best help a student analyze causes of World War I?
Answer: A history textbook written by scholars
Secondary sources interpret events after the fact.
What civic virtue did George Washington model by stepping down after two terms?
Answer: Respect for peaceful transfer of power
He set a precedent for peaceful transitions and limited presidential tenure.
Which of these is a citizen's responsibility rather than a right?
Answer: Obeying laws
Obeying laws is a responsibility that sustains orderly society.
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