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Pregunta 1
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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
Pregunta 2
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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
Pregunta 3
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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
Pregunta 4
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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
Pregunta 5
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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
Pregunta 6
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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
Pregunta 7
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Crime rates are a more reliable way to measure crime than raw numbers.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 8
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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
Pregunta 9
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The burden of proof in a civil case is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 10
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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
Pregunta 11
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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
Pregunta 12
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Civil justice consists of activities and procedures having to do with private rights and relationships.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 13
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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
Pregunta 14
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The U.S.A. has three levels of criminal justice; local, state & federal.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 15
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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
Pregunta 16
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The three types of damages in civil cases are actual, compensatory & punitive.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 17
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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
Pregunta 18
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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
Pregunta 19
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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
Pregunta 20
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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
Pregunta 21
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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
Pregunta 22
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“Mala in se” means “Wrong because the law says so”.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 23
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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
Pregunta 24
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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
Pregunta 25
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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
Pregunta 26
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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
Pregunta 27
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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
Pregunta 28
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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
Pregunta 29
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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
Pregunta 30
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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
Pregunta 31
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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
Pregunta 32
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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
Pregunta 33
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Jurisprudence is part of the law that defines crimes and punishments.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 34
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The insanity defense is used often and is usually successful.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 35
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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
Pregunta 36
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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
Pregunta 37
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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
Pregunta 38
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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
Pregunta 39
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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
Pregunta 40
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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.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 41
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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
Pregunta 42
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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
Pregunta 43
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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
Pregunta 44
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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.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 45
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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
Pregunta 46
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College educated police officers are found to be more authoritarian the police officers without a college education.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 47
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Effects of police stress can include: psychological problems, drug/alcohol abuse, family problems, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 48
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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
Pregunta 49
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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
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 50
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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
Pregunta 51
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The two main divisions of authority in police agencies are line and staff operations.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 52
Pregunta
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.
Pregunta 53
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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
Pregunta 54
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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
Pregunta 55
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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
Pregunta 56
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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
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 57
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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”
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 58
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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
Pregunta 59
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The “New Police” were immediately popular with the citizens of London because now they knew they would be safe
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 60
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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
Pregunta 61
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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
Pregunta 62
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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
Pregunta 63
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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
Pregunta 64
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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.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 65
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The two primary sources of police stress discussed in class were the nature of police work and family problems.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 66
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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
Pregunta 67
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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
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 68
Pregunta
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
Pregunta 69
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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
Pregunta 70
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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
Pregunta 71
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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
Pregunta 72
Pregunta
Most people take advantage of their rights to remain silent and have counsel present.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 73
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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
Pregunta 74
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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
Pregunta 75
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The two elements required for Miranda warnings are 1.custodial 2.interrogation.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 76
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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
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 77
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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
Pregunta 78
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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
Pregunta 79
Pregunta
The military model is well suited for police work
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 80
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Span of control means how many suspects an individual police officer can manage at one time
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 81
Pregunta
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
Pregunta 82
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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
Pregunta 83
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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
Pregunta 84
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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
Pregunta 85
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Nolo Contendere means “No plea at this time”
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 86
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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
Pregunta 87
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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
Pregunta 88
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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
Pregunta 89
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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
Pregunta 90
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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
Pregunta 91
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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
Pregunta 92
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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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