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The two main sources of criminal justice data in the United States are:
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A. United Crime Statistics & National Crime Compilation
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B. FBI Crimstat & Victims of Crime Collaborative Survey
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C. Uniform Crime Report & National Crime Victimization Survey
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D. National Crime Victimization Survey & Uniform Survey of Crime
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E. None of the above
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Our definition of a crime is an act prohibited or an omission required by law.
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- True
- False
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Which of the following is a trial in which the judge determines guilt or innocence?
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Plea trial
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Chamber Trial
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Non-jury trial
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Bench Trial
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None of the above
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The four sources of criminal law discussed in class were constitutions, statutes, court decisions & administrative regulations.
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- True
- False
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The model of criminal justice that assumes the various parts of the justice system work together by design to achieve a wider purpose of justice is called the:
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cooperative model
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consensus model
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retribution model
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conflict model
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None of the above
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“ Facts and Circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has been or is about to be committed” is our definition of:
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a crime
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proof beyond a reasonable doubt
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probable cause
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factual guilt
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none of the above
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Crime rates are a more reliable way to measure crime than raw numbers.
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- True
- False
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A classification scheme used in the study and description of criminal behavior is known as a:
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crime classification
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crime category
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criminal research
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crime typology
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none of the above
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The burden of proof in a civil case is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
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- True
- False
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Crime fighting strategies that have been scientifically tested and are based on social science research are known as:
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A. Crime control strategies
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A. Due process strategies
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A. Evidence based practices
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conflict control model
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public order control
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Bernie Madoff’s operation of a Ponzi Scheme is an example of?
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Felonious assault
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financial terrorism
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Grand theft
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Computer crime
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White collar crime
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Civil justice consists of activities and procedures having to do with private rights and relationships.
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- True
- False
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Most aggravated assaults are committed with:
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Firearms
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Knives
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Hands
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Blunt Objects
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None of the above
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The U.S.A. has three levels of criminal justice; local, state & federal.
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- True
- False
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Which major crime has the highest clearance rate
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Robbery
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Murder
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Rape
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Arson
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aggravated assault
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The three types of damages in civil cases are actual, compensatory & punitive.
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- True
- False
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The Latin term that demonstrates facts that show a crime has occurred is:
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A. Mens criminus facto
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B. Demontratus occurus
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C. Corpus delecti
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D. Facto post mortem
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E. Corpus mala unum
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15. Juridiction, vagueness, & repeal/amendment of a statute are examples of:
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A. Outdated concepts
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B. Civil law prohibitions
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C. Categories of crime
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D. Typologies of justice
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E. Limits on criminal law
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15. The scientific study of the causes and prevention of crime and the rehabilitation and punishment of offenders is known as:
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A. Jurisprudence
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B. Forensic science
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C. Criminal justice
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D. Criminology
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E. Evidence based study
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Transnational organized crime is unlawful activity that is undertaken and supported by organized crime groups across state lines.
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- True
- False
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Cookie Cutter is arrested by the police when she attempts to enter an empty, locked house by breaking open a window. She later confesses to having done so with the intent of stealing personal items from the house. Cookie is most likely to be charged with:
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Arson
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Armed Robbery
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Embezzlement
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“Mala in se” means “Wrong because the law says so”.
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- True
- False
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The Crime Control Model emphasizes:
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A. The efficient arrest & conviction of criminal justice offenders
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B. Controlling behavior through various social programs
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C. Using sanctions and rewards to influence and shape behavior
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D. Individual rights at all stages of the criminal justice process
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E. None of the above
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The two main goals of due process are:
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A. Fairness & necessity
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B. Accuracy & effectiveness
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C. Expediency & fairness
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D. Effectiveness & expediency
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E. Accuracy & fairness
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The two main types of criminal law discussed in class were substantive and procedural criminal law.
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- True
- False
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The only crime mentioned in the Constitution of the United States is:
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A. murder
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B. Espionage
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C. Conspiracy
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D. Treason
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E. Putting ketchup on hot dogs
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UCR Part I offenses are those crimes which have to occur first in order to charge people with more serious crimes.
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- True
- False
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The latin term meaning “guilty mind” is:
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A. Cranius mala
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B. Stare decisis
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C. Mens rea
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D. Mala stupidius
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E. Actus reus
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The three main categories of crime discussed in class were:
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A. Felonies, misdemeanors & torts
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B. Misdemeanors, crimes & high offenses
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C. Felonies, torts & petit crimes
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D. Infractions, misdemeanors & part 2 offenses
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E. Felonies, misdemeanors & infractions/offenses
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Which part of the law specifies the methods to be used in enforcing substantive law?
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A. Procedural law
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B. Administrative law
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C. Common law
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D. Civil law
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E. Tort law
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Crimes against the elderly, crimes against women, stalking & hate crimes fall under which of the following:
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A. Categories of crime
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B. Crime typologies
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C. Civil law prohibitions
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D. Limits on criminal law
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E. Procedural law
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The M’Naghten Rule is used to determine which of the following?
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A. Correct jury selection procedures
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B. A criminal defendant’s mental state
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C. If the court has followed rules of evidence and procedure
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D. A criminal defendant’s knowledge of his/her rights
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E. None of the above
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Jurisprudence is part of the law that defines crimes and punishments.
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- True
- False
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The insanity defense is used often and is usually successful.
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- True
- False
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Ex Post Facto means
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A. The search for a fact
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B. Factual basis
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C. Lacking facts
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D. Legal facts
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E. After the fact
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What period of American history was NOT associated with an increase in crime?
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A. 1970’s
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B. 1850 -1880
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C. Post World War II – 1960’s
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D. 1980’s
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E. None of the above
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A common law and constitutional prohibition against a second trial for the same offense is known as double jeopardy.
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- True
- False
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The primary purpose of tort law is to:
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A. Set an example
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B. Right an injustice
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C. Limit jury awards
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D. Compensate the plaintiff
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E. Punish corporations
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The latin term that means the rule of precedent or judges following previous decisions is known as:
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A. Mala precedentis
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B. Scientia est bonus
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C. Stare decisis
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D. Prohibita malum
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E. Semper ubi sub ubi
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A criminal offense punishable by death or incarceration in a prison facility for at least one year is known as a misdemeanor.
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- True
- False
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Three main problems with early policing discussed in class were:
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A. Lack of leadership, no mission statement, low pay
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B. Disrespect, poor communications, low pay
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C. Ineffectiveness, low pay, unqualified personnel
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D. Low pay, disrespect, ineffectiveness
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E. No mission statement, disrespect, limited organization
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In the 1900s, the criteria for selection of police officers discussed in class was:
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A. Physical fitness and a political influence
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B. Physical fitness and a college degree
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C. Political influence and intelligence
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D. Intelligence and bearing
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E. Common sense and a clean background
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Which policing strategy emphasizes an increased capacity to deal with crimes that are not well controlled by traditional methods?
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A. Community policing
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B. Team policing
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C. Split force policing
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D. Problem solving policing
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E. Strategic policing
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Evidence of relevance to a criminal investigation that is NOT readily seen by the unaided eye is known as latent evidence.
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- True
- False
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The special responsibility to adhere to moral duty and obligation that is inherent in police work is known as:
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A. Police ethics
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B. Police working personality
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C. Intelligence led policing
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D. Police subculture
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E. None of the above
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College educated police officers are found to be more authoritarian the police officers without a college education.
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- True
- False
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Effects of police stress can include: psychological problems, drug/alcohol abuse, family problems, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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- True
- False
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Which U.S. Supreme Court case discussed in class addressed the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule?
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A. Terry vs Ohio
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B. McGregor vs Mayweather
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C. West vs Swift
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D. Ali vs Frazier
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E. U.S. vs Leon
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The three tenets of community policing discussed in class were: using a problem solving approach, being service oriented, encouraging officers use of discretion
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- True
- False
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Researchers have concluded that police subculture in the United States is unlikely to change:
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A. Through external pressure such as investigating police corruption
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B. From within the police department
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C. Due to commission reports that expose questionable practices
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D. With new hiring practices
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E. Due to federal oversight
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The two main divisions of authority in police agencies are line and staff operations.
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- True
- False
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Jake and Mary are married and own their own home. The police come to the house and ask for permission to search the house for drugs. Jake gives his consent to the search, but Mary says no because she has hidden some drugs in the kitchen. The police come in and search, over Mary’s objection, since Jake said it was okay. They find Mary’s drugs. Which of the following is legally correct in the ensuing trial?
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A. The drugs cannot be used at Mary’s trial because the police violated the plain view doctrine
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B. The drugs can be used at Mary’s trial because the exclusionary rule does not apply in drug cases.
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C. The drugs cannot be used at Mary’s trial because she didn’t consent to the search.
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D. The drugs can be used at Mary’s trial because the police had Jake’s consent to search.
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E. None of the above.
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Most due process requirements of relevance to the police pertain to which three major areas?
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A. Evidence & investigation, arrest and interrogation
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B. Arrest, booking procedures, right to counsel
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C. Evidence & investigation, arrest, training
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D. Interrogation, jury selection, rules of evidence
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E. None of the above
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The two cases discussed in class that related to the exclusionary rule were:
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A. Terry vs Ohio and Miranda vs Arizona
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B. Weeks vs United States and Escobedo vs Illinois
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C. Mills vs Thomas & Ali vs Frazier
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D. Tennessee vs Garner and Gideon vs Wainwright
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E. Mapp vs Ohio & Weeks vs United States
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Which US Supreme Court case has become the basis for stop and frisk?
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A. Weeks vs United States
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B. Terry vs Ohio
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C. Quackenbush vs Clinkscales
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D. Escobedo vs Illinois
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E. Miranda vs Arizona
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The legal definition of a “frisk” is “a patting down of the outer clothing of a suspect based upon reasonable suspicion, designed to locate contraband or criminal evidence while questioning a suspect
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- True
- False
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A legal principle that excludes from introduction at trial any evidence later developed as a result of an illegal search or seizure is known as “fruit of the poisonous tree”
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- True
- False
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A warrantless search of an arrested individual conducted to ensure the safety of the arresting officer is known as:
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A. Stop and Frisk
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B. Pat Down
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C. Search incident to arrest
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D. Contraband search
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E. Warrantless body search
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The “New Police” were immediately popular with the citizens of London because now they knew they would be safe
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- True
- False
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A form of police corruption involving the failure to perform a legal duty is known as:
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A. Malfeasance
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B. Nonfeasance
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C. Tortfeasance
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D. Shirking of Duty
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E. Misfeasance
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A form of police corruption involving the failure to perform a legal duty in a proper manner is known as
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A. Tortfeasance
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B. Malfeasance
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C. Misfeasance
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D. Nonfeasance
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E. None of the above
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A form of police corruption involving the commission of an illegal act is known as:
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A. Misfeasance.
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B. Nonfeasance
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C. Abject criminality
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D. Malfeasance
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E. Tortfeasance
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Which of the following is one of the ways to prevent individual corruption discussed in class?
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A. Periodic retraining of all police
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B. More exhaustive background checks of recruits
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C. Measures aimed at enhancing professionalism and breaking the code of silence
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D. All of the above
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E. None of the above
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The three main areas of the dangers of police work discussed in class were violence in the line of duty, risk of disease and infected evidence, stress and fatigue among police officers.
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- True
- False
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The two primary sources of police stress discussed in class were the nature of police work and family problems.
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- True
- False
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Which of the following is the collection and analysis of information to produce intelligence end product designed to inform police decision making at both the tactical and strategic levels?
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A. Intelligence led policing
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B. Police ethics
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C. Bivens Action
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D. Criminal intelligence
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E. Law enforcement scientific methods
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The main purpose of the Miranda warnings is to give crime suspects extra time to think about their situation and whether or not they want to confess
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- True
- False
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In the context of the police use of force continuum, which is the first (lowest) of five levels?
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A. Hard techniques
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B. Verbal commands
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C. Soft techniques
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D. Officer presence
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E. None of the above
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A particular set of values, beliefs, and acceptable forms of behavior with which the police profession strives to imbue new recruits is known as:
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A. The Thin Blue Line
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B. The Blue Wall of Silence
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C. The Working Police personality
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D. The Blue Brotherhood
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E. The Police Subculture
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The three police personality aspects discussed in class were:
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A. Danger, Isolation and Attitude
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B. Isolation, Attitude and Authority
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C. Danger, Isolation and Authority
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D. Isolation, Authority and Lack of Empathy
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E. Attitude, Fear and Insecurity
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The branch of a police organization tasked with investigating charges of wrongdoing involving members of the department is known as:
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A. The Rat Squad
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B. Internal affairs
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C. Human Resources
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D. Behavior Control Unit
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E. Integrity division
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Most people take advantage of their rights to remain silent and have counsel present.
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- True
- False
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The information gathering activity of police that involves direct questioning of suspects is:
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A. Interrogation
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B. Star Chamber
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C. Interviewing
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D. Grand Jury
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E. Basic questioning
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The case that requires advisement of rights due criminal suspects by the police before questioning begins is:
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A. Escobedo vs Illinois
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B. Terry vs Ohio
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C. Lohan vs Lohan
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D. Gideon vs Wainwright
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E. Miranda vs Arizona
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The two elements required for Miranda warnings are 1.custodial 2.interrogation.
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- True
- False
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The Mutual Pledge systems was a system of community self-responsibility that existed in Britain in the Middle Ages in which residents were held responsible for the conduct of their neighbors
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- True
- False
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The opportunity of law enforcement officers to exercise choice in their duties is:
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A. 1st amendment right
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B. Jurisdictional authority
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C. Police discretion
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D. Span of control
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E. Lawful use of sworn personnel
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The Kansas City Experiment was regarding:
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A. Crime prediction
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B. Preventative patrol
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C. Crime Evaluation Tools
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D. Scientific Evidence
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E. None of the above
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The military model is well suited for police work
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- True
- False
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Span of control means how many suspects an individual police officer can manage at one time
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- True
- False
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The United States dual court system is comprised of what two types of courts?
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A. Federal Court and the Supreme Court
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B. Municipal and Drug Court
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C. State Court and the State Court of Appeals
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D. Federal and State Court
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E. District Court and Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
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An informal hearing place designed to mediate interpersonal disputes without resorting to the more formal arrangements of a criminal trial court is known as:
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A. Wellness Center
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B. Arbitration Office
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C. Dispute Resolution Center
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D. Informal Hearing Office
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E. Interpersonal Meeting Place
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Which of the following notifies witnesses that they are to appear in court to testify?
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A. A writ
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B. A bill
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C. An appeal
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D. A sentence
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E. A subpoena
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Which of the following scenarios would most likely to be resolved in a community court?
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A. Lindsay Lohan tried to rob a bank at gunpoint
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B. Amanda Bynes trying to steal money from her managers company
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C. Lady Gaga vandalizing homes in her neighborhood
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D. Charlie Sheen selling alcohol and drugs to minors
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E. Harry Potter assaulting Bilbo Baggins
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Nolo Contendere means “No plea at this time”
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- True
- False
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The money or property pledged to the court or actually deposited with the court to effect the release of a person from legal custody is known as:
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A. ROR
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B. Bail
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C. Forfeiture
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D. Deposit
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E. Conditional Release
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The territory, subject matter, or people over which a court or other justice agency may exercise lawful authority, as determined by statue or constitution is known as:
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A. Geographical Area
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B. Boundary
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C. District
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D. Jurisdiction
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E. Area of responsibility
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The person in the courtroom responsible for sentencing offenders is the?
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A. Prosecutor
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B. Judge
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C. Bailiff
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D. Jury
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E. Court clerk
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The person in court who argues in favor of a conviction is the?
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A. Judge
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B. Bailiff
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C. Defense attorney
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D. Prosecutor
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E. Appellate court
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The person in court who tests the strength of prosecution’s case is the?
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A. Prosecutor
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B. Solicitor
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C. Defense attorney
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D. Court officer
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E. Jury
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A law intended to prevent the pretrial release of criminal defendants judged to represent a danger to others in the community is known as a:
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A. Defense law
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B. Competency law
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C. Jurisdictional law
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D. Safety law
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E. Danger law
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Which of the following terms refers to the issue of whether the defendant is actually responsible for the crime of which he/she stands accused?
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A. Factual guilt
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B. Implied guilt
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C. Legal guilt
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D. Demonstrated guilt
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E. Judicial guilt
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