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Questão 1
Questão
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
Questão 2
Questão
Our definition of a crime is an act prohibited or an omission required by law.
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- True
- False
Questão 3
Questão
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
Questão 4
Questão
The four sources of criminal law discussed in class were constitutions, statutes, court decisions & administrative regulations.
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- True
- False
Questão 5
Questão
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
Questão 6
Questão
“ 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
Questão 7
Questão
Crime rates are a more reliable way to measure crime than raw numbers.
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- True
- False
Questão 8
Questão
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
Questão 9
Questão
The burden of proof in a civil case is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 10
Questão
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
Questão 11
Questão
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
Questão 12
Questão
Civil justice consists of activities and procedures having to do with private rights and relationships.
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- True
- False
Questão 13
Questão
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
Questão 14
Questão
The U.S.A. has three levels of criminal justice; local, state & federal.
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- True
- False
Questão 15
Questão
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
Questão 16
Questão
The three types of damages in civil cases are actual, compensatory & punitive.
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- True
- False
Questão 17
Questão
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
Questão 18
Questão
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
Questão 19
Questão
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
Questão 20
Questão
Transnational organized crime is unlawful activity that is undertaken and supported by organized crime groups across state lines.
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- True
- False
Questão 21
Questão
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
Questão 22
Questão
“Mala in se” means “Wrong because the law says so”.
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- True
- False
Questão 23
Questão
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
Questão 24
Questão
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
Questão 25
Questão
The two main types of criminal law discussed in class were substantive and procedural criminal law.
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- True
- False
Questão 26
Questão
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
Questão 27
Questão
UCR Part I offenses are those crimes which have to occur first in order to charge people with more serious crimes.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 28
Questão
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
Questão 29
Questão
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
Questão 30
Questão
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
Questão 31
Questão
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
Questão 32
Questão
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
Questão 33
Questão
Jurisprudence is part of the law that defines crimes and punishments.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 34
Questão
The insanity defense is used often and is usually successful.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 35
Questão
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
Questão 36
Questão
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
Questão 37
Questão
A common law and constitutional prohibition against a second trial for the same offense is known as double jeopardy.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 38
Questão
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
Questão 39
Questão
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
Questão 40
Questão
A criminal offense punishable by death or incarceration in a prison facility for at least one year is known as a misdemeanor.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 41
Questão
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
Questão 42
Questão
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
Questão 43
Questão
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
Questão 44
Questão
Evidence of relevance to a criminal investigation that is NOT readily seen by the unaided eye is known as latent evidence.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 45
Questão
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
Questão 46
Questão
College educated police officers are found to be more authoritarian the police officers without a college education.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 47
Questão
Effects of police stress can include: psychological problems, drug/alcohol abuse, family problems, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 48
Questão
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
Questão 49
Questão
The three tenets of community policing discussed in class were: using a problem solving approach, being service oriented, encouraging officers use of discretion
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 50
Questão
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
Questão 51
Questão
The two main divisions of authority in police agencies are line and staff operations.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 52
Questão
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.
Questão 53
Questão
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
Questão 54
Questão
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
Questão 55
Questão
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
Questão 56
Questão
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
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 57
Questão
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”
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 58
Questão
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
Questão 59
Questão
The “New Police” were immediately popular with the citizens of London because now they knew they would be safe
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 60
Questão
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
Questão 61
Questão
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
Questão 62
Questão
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
Questão 63
Questão
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
Questão 64
Questão
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.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 65
Questão
The two primary sources of police stress discussed in class were the nature of police work and family problems.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 66
Questão
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
Questão 67
Questão
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
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 68
Questão
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
Questão 69
Questão
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
Questão 70
Questão
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
Questão 71
Questão
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
Questão 72
Questão
Most people take advantage of their rights to remain silent and have counsel present.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 73
Questão
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
Questão 74
Questão
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
Questão 75
Questão
The two elements required for Miranda warnings are 1.custodial 2.interrogation.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 76
Questão
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
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 77
Questão
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
Questão 78
Questão
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
Questão 79
Questão
The military model is well suited for police work
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 80
Questão
Span of control means how many suspects an individual police officer can manage at one time
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 81
Questão
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
Questão 82
Questão
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
Questão 83
Questão
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
Questão 84
Questão
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
Questão 85
Questão
Nolo Contendere means “No plea at this time”
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 86
Questão
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
Questão 87
Questão
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
Questão 88
Questão
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
Questão 89
Questão
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
Questão 90
Questão
The person in court who tests the strength of prosecution’s case is the?
Responda
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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
Questão 91
Questão
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
Questão 92
Questão
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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