054 Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cluster

Where was the first recorded instance of an organized police force located?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Rome

• England

Which country began the process of separating minor crimes from felonies?

• England

• France

• Greece

• Italy

A __________ is a public officer authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law.

• Jury

• Firefighter

• EMT

• Judge

According to the presentation, why were the state courts created?

• To prevent the federal government from getting too large

• To expand jurisdiction

• To prevent cities from prosecuting criminals

• To allow states to make their own laws

Which of the following is NOT a PATHWAY in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Cluster?

• Security and Protective Services

• Legal Services

• Military and Government Services

• Emergency and Fire Management Services

The term Jury is defined as:

• A group of persons sworn to give a verdict or decision based on facts presented in a court

• A lawyer's protest about a question asked by the opposing attorney.

• The person or company against whom a claim or charge is brought in court

• A person who commits an illegal or criminal act

A Corrections Officer can be described as:

• A pledge to tell the truth in court

• A law enforcement officer who gathers and reports facts compiles evidence and locates witnesses in legal matters in which the United States is or may be a party in interest.

• an officer responsible for the custody, safety, security, and supervision of inmates in a prison or any other correctional facility.

• Someone who gives advice to people about the law and speaks for them in court

Professionals in which of the following pathways would be most likely to respond to an oil leak?

• Law Enforcement Services

• Legal Services

• Emergency and Fire Management Services

• Security & Protective services

A ____________ is a lawyer who works for the government and brings accused persons to trial (same as prosecution).

• Judge

• Justice of the Peace

• District Attorney

• Tax Attorney

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of workplace injury or illness for corrections professionals?

• High Stress levels

• Physical altercations with inmates

• Sedentary work

• Contagious disease