1. Which of the following is not a question to ask when considering whether a political action is ethical? A. Will others be harmed in the process? B. What is the utility of engaging in politicking? C. How does the political activity conform to standards of equity and justice? D. How likely is it that you will be caught in the act? E. How does the utility of engaging in the political behavior balance out any harm?

2.Which of the following is correct when considering whether a political action is ethical? A. Powerless people have a great deal of political discretion to exploit. B. Powerful and articulate individuals are rarely vulnerable to ethical lapses. C. The utility of engaging in politicking is high when there is little to gain from it. D. Clear cut methods exist for differentiating ethical from unethical politicking. E. Immoral people can justify almost any behavior.