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20 Cards in this Set
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Vigilante |
A person who is not a police officer but who tries to catch and punish criminals |
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Libertarian |
A person who believes that they should be allowed to do or say whatever they want without interference from the government |
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Utilitarianism |
The belief that the morally good action is one that helps the greatest number of people |
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The social contract |
The implications that an individual must surrender some personal freedom to be a part of a community or society and enjoy protection by the government |
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Values of enlightment |
Emphasizing reason and individualism rather than tradition |
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Hedonism |
The belief that pleasure or happiness is the most important goal in life |
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Subterfuge |
The use of tricks, especially to hide, avoid or get something |
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Enhanced interrogation |
Specific torture techniques utilized to extrapolate information from an individual |
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The dirty Harry problem |
When the police use unconstitutional means to obtain justice- the ends justifying the means |
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Letter of the law |
Obeying the literal translation of the written words of the law |
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Spirit of the law |
When officers apply the original intent of the authors of the law but not necessarily adhering to the literal wording |
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Ethical formalism |
The basis of an act being considered good or bad lies in the act itself and the intention of the doer rather than the ultimate outcome |
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The greatest good for the greatest # |
Measures right and wrong and the moral worth of actions based upon the resulting outcome being the greatest happiness of the greatest # |
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Egalitarian |
Aiming for weath, status, ect.. for all people |
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Elitist |
An individual who is a member of a group having the most weath, power and status in a society |
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Authoritarianism |
Expecting or requiring people to obey rules or laws - not allowing personal freedom |
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Code of silence |
Singling out an individual or group as a victim of a crime |
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Nepotism |
The unfair practice of a powerful person of giving jobs and other favors to family and friends |
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Egoism |
Actions are motivated by personal gain |
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Infallibility |
Not capable of being wrong or making mistakes |
