Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
A judge is invited to speak at an event benefiting a local scholarship program. The organizers use the judge’s name and background in event promotions to draw in supporters. Which response aligns with established ethical standards?
Speaking is permitted provided that judicial boundaries and ethical guidelines, particularly around fundraising, are followed.
A judge may not attend events that center around fundraising.
Speaking is allowed, but the content should reflect the judge’s independent views, not dictated by the organizer.
Certain judicial guidelines limit participation in scholarship fundraising events based on specific factors.
Judicial rules generally allow a judge to speak at a legitimate charitable gathering when the judge avoids direct solicitation of contributions and maintains the dignity of the office. The best response considers these principles without imposing unnecessary barriers or transferring undue influence to others involved in the event.
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