Which belief holds there are absolute standards of right and wrong that apply to all people at all times?

• A. Ethical Absolutism
• B. Ethical Relativism
• C. Procedural Justice
• D. Blue Wall of Silence

Answer: (A)

Absolute standards of right and wrong that apply to all people at all times are captured by Ethical Absolutism. This belief holds that moral truths exist independently of culture, context, or personal opinion, and they remain the same everywhere and always. Because morality is universal in this view, actions like murder or torture are considered wrong in every situation and by every person. That clear, unwavering stance is why this option best matches the described belief.

Ethical Relativism, in contrast, says morality is tied to cultural or individual perspectives, so what is right in one culture might be considered wrong in another. Procedural Justice concerns whether the processes used to make and enforce laws are fair, not whether particular actions are universally right or wrong. The Blue Wall of Silence refers to a policing culture issue about not reporting misconduct, which is about norms within a profession rather than a theory about universal moral standards.