Law & Justice Chapter 5: Law Enforcement

A police officer uses discretion on a daily basis. Which would not be an example of a police officer using discretion?

• Whether to draw his weapon in a stressful situation

• Whether to shoot his/her gun at a criminal

• Whether to perform a search of a locker

• Whether to respond to an emergency call

• Whether to assist someone in need

Agent J travels to Brazil to investigate a heroin drug ring. Which federal agency does he most likely work for?

• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

• Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

• U.S. Coast Guard

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Which Federal Law Enforcement Agency employs the most officers?

• Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Secret Service

• Department of Homeland Security - Bureau of Customs and Border Protection

• Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service

• Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigations

• Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Agency

You are stopped by a law enforcement officer for speeding. Which choice is true?

• You are required to answer every question asked.

• You are not required to show any documentation such as license, registration, or proof of insurance.

• You are required to to show documentation such as license, registration, and proof of insurance.

• The officer can search your vehicle at any time.

Arturo was stopped by a police officer on his way home from school. The police officer wanted to search Arturo’s backpack because he heard a teenage boy had just robbed the candy store on the corner. Arturo said to the officer, “Do you have a warrant?” The officer said, “no.” Arturo informed the officer that he couldn’t search his bag because it violated his rights. What amendment is Arturo exercising?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

Which state does not have a state police department?

• Texas

• Rhode Island

• Delaware

• Hawaii

Which is not one of the four basic responsibilities of a police officer?

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Preventing crime

• Preserving the peace

• Providing services

Encompasses protection of, among others, the President, the Vice President, former presidents, visiting heads of state, and major presidential and vice presidential candidates. Protection from this federal agency extends to Congressmen, Foreign Dignitaries, etc.

• Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Secret Service

• Department of Homeland Security - Bureau of Customs and Border Protection

• Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service

• Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigations

• Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Agency

Which statement best describes the Due Process Clause included in the 5th Amendment?

• “Through an extensive process, every person is guaranteed a trial by Grand Jury - no matter the charge.”

• “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.”

• “No person cannot be tried for same crime twice.”

• “The right to avoid giving testimony that will make you appear guilty of a crime.”

Most agencies require at a minimum that a police officer:

• Not have been convicted of a felony

• Be a U.S. Citizen

• Have or be eligible to have a driver’s license in the state where the department is located

• Meet weight and eyesight requirements

• All of these are requirements