1. Ethical absolutism means that:

a. Value systems absolutely vary over time as societal views progress

b. All cultures, communities, and nations share a common set of ethical values

c. Ethical duties are absolute requirements that are, if necessary, imposed by laws

d. A person has an absolute duty to follow ethical principles, even if they diverge from legal mandates

2. Legal mandates and ethical mandates are:

a. Different, with legal mandates usually imposing higher behavioral requirements than ethical mandates.

b. Both imposed on professional accountants, with legal mandates typically having broader application.

c. Different, with ethical mandates usually imposing higher behavioral requirements than legal mandates.

d. Identical