Laws Refer to

question 55

Multiple Choice

Laws refer to

• A) a specific set of behaviors a given society considers to be ethical.
• B) society's values and standards that are enforceable in the courts.
• C) the agreed upon codes of behavior for a given nation, community, religious group, or family.
• D) written documentation of a prescribed set of attitudes, beliefs, and values.
• E) a code of ethics that defines what may be done in specific business circumstances.

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Definitions:

Federal Crimes

Illegal acts that violate the laws of the federal government of a country, as opposed to state or local laws.

Misdemeanor

A criminal offense considered less serious than a felony, typically punishable by fines, community service, or short-term imprisonment.

Practicing Prostitution

The act of engaging in sexual activities in exchange for money or other forms of compensation.

Convicted

A legal status indicating that a person has been found guilty of a crime by a court or jury.