The Overview of Law and Justice

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way crime is reported or portrayed in the media?

• Television docudramas

• Fictional crime shows

• Dedicated news networks

• Crime-themed video games

Open Ended

Why do you think crime is such a prominent topic in the news and media in the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of the criminal justice system in the United States?

• Police

• Courts

• Corrections

• Legislature

Fill in the Blanks

A jurisdiction is a politically defined geographical area such as a city, a county, a state, or a

.

Open Ended

How do similarities and differences in jurisdiction affect the operation of the criminal justice system?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are possible outcomes after a crime is reported to the police, according to the criminal justice process flowchart?

• Unsolved or not arrested

• Arrest

• Released without prosecution

• Immediate sentencing

Open Ended

Describe the process that occurs after a suspect is arrested and booked at the police station, based on the criminal justice system overview.

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in the criminal justice response to crime after a crime is reported or discovered by the police?

• Arrest

• Investigation

• Booking

• Trial

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between an arrest and booking?

• Arrest involves detaining a person by lawful authority, while booking is the administrative recording of the arrest.

• Arrest is only for serious crimes, while booking is for minor offenses.

• Booking happens before arrest.

• Arrest and booking are the same process.

Open Ended

Describe the process that occurs after a suspect has been arrested and booked, according to the criminal justice system.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of charging documents?

• Complaint

• Information

• Grand jury indictment

• Arrest warrant

Fill in the Blanks

A misdemeanor is generally punishable by a fine or by incarceration in jail for not more than

year.

Multiple Choice

If the offense is a felony, what are the two types of documents that may be used to formally charge the suspect, depending on the state?

• Information and grand jury indictment

• Complaint and arrest warrant

• Booking and information

• Ordinance violation and complaint

Open Ended

In what situation might police need to obtain an arrest warrant before making an arrest?

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the initial appearance in the pretrial stages?

• To sentence the defendant

• To give formal notice of charges and rights

• To determine guilt or innocence

• To set bail

Open Ended

Explain the difference between the procedures for misdemeanors and felonies during the pretrial stages.

Fill in the Blanks

Probable cause is a standard of proof that requires evidence sufficient to make a reasonable person believe that, more likely than not, the proposed action is

.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bail is correct?

• Bail is always denied for misdemeanors.

• Bail is a monetary guarantee to ensure appearance at later stages.

• Bail is only set after conviction.

• Bail is determined by the prosecutor.

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about preliminary hearings and probable cause.

• A preliminary hearing determines if there is probable cause.

• If probable cause is found, the defendant is bound over for indictment or arraignment.

• Preliminary hearings are only for misdemeanors.

• Probable cause is not required for indictment.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of a grand jury in the pretrial stages?

• To sentence the accused

• To determine probable cause for the charges

• To release the defendant

• To set bail

Multiple Select

What are some ways crime is portrayed in the news media according to the presentation?

• Through television docudramas

• Through fictional crime shows

• Through dedicated news networks

• Through government reports

Open Ended

How does the media influence public perception of crime in the United States?