Ethical Dilemmas

Excessive spelling and grammar errors will result in a deduction of points. Your answers should be in APA format and use citations when necessary. Questions typed and in BOLD print. You may use your textbook and outside sources are allowed as references and citations. Double-spaced paragraphs are required. 12-point Times New Roman font is required. Citations from a scholarly source are required within each answer for information sources. The textbook may be used as well as other outside scholarly sources. This Final Exam is worth 200 points.

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The short answer (200-300 words each)

1. Describe the types of police corruption discussed in class and in the text. Give scholarly examples and citations where necessary of each. (30 points)

2. What is plea bargaining? What are the pros and cons of plea bargaining? Illustrate your answer with scholarly examples and citations where necessary. (30 points)
3. What is cruel and unusual punishment? Where is that prohibition outlined? Explain in detail, giving all aspects of cruel and unusual punishment and illustrate your answer with scholarly examples and citations where necessary. (30 points)
4. What are the three types of police abuse of authority? Define and describe each in detail and give a scholarly examples and citations of each. (30 points)
5. Compare and Contrast authority and power. How are they related, how are they different? Give an scholarly examples and citations to demonstrate your answer. (30 points)

APA Format (1000 words)
There are basically 2 points of view on mistakes in the criminal justice system: That no mistakes are acceptable, and that mistakes are inevitable. With that in mind, answer the following question. Using any framework we have discussed in class (e.g. deontological, utilitarianism, etc.), outline your opinion. Use scholarly examples and citations to illustrate your answer: This is an APA Format question, and should be written as such. Points will be deducted for answers not in APA Format.

6. Is it better for 10,000 guilty men to walk free than to have one innocent man convicted? If not, what number, if any, is acceptable to you? (50 points)