Does this action make the majority of people happy?
Yes
No
Does it break a law?
Do the other two branches lead to ethical or unethical?
Does the long term decision create greater utility?
Does the long term effect benefit the individuals alive today?
Yes
No
This decision is ethical.
This decision is unethical
Yes
No
This decision is ethical
Does the law violate our amendments?
Yes
No
This decision is unethical
This decision is ethical
Ethical
Unethical
The final decision is ethical.
The final decision is unethical
One of each
The final decision is unethical
Yes
No
Do the benefits out weigh the cons at a 2/3rds ratio?
This decision is unethical
Yes
No
This decision is unethical
This decision is ethical
This code of conduct uses Rule Utilitarianism as it's base. Follow the branches to determine if the dilemma is unethical, or ethical.