Placing loyalty to the country above loyalty to persons, party or departments is part of your

• A. Code of ethics
• B. Public Trust
• C. Loyalty
• D. Integrity

Answer: (A)

It reflects the expectation established by a code of ethics that professionals place the nation’s interest above personal or partisan ties. A code of ethics lays out the standards for conduct in public service, guiding decisions to prioritize public welfare over loyalty to individuals, political parties, or departments. It defines how to handle conflicts of interest, accountability, and service before self, ensuring actions align with the country’s interests. Public trust is the result of living up to those standards, while loyalty and integrity describe personal virtues; they don’t by themselves specify the formal framework that directs professionals to put the country first.