Constitutional Amendments Flashcard

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Which amendment guarantees the right to remain silent and not incriminate oneself? Options: Fourth Amendment, Fifth Amendment, Second Amendment, First Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

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Cruel and unusual punishment

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The Second Amendment protects the rights of the American people

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To own and carry weapons

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Which of the following is one of the purposes of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? To secure rights and protections to all citizens equally, To protect against unreasonable search and seizure, To protect against cruel and inhumane punishment, All of the above

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To secure rights and protections to all citizens equally

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The main function of the legislative branch of the United States’ government is to

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Create laws

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The Use of Force Continuum can be defined as ____.

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A range of varying force choices that officers use to guide appropriate use of force

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This idea that cracking down on small things reduces the culture of crime.

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Broken Window Theory

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FEMA, TSA, U.S Secret Service are a part of ___?

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Department of Homeland Security

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What is not the mission of law enforcement in protecting a democratic society? Options: To protect the vested interests of the police department, To fight crime, To serve and protect, All of the above

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To protect the vested interests of the police department

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The lowest or first level in the police officers "Force continuum" is _______ control.

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Officers’ presence