Law Enforcement and The US Constitution

Where does the U.S. Constitution directly mention law enforcement?

• The Preamble

• The Articles

• The Amendments

• It does not directly mention law enforcement

The Bill of Rights describes which of the following?

• The first three Constitutional Articles

• The last three Constitutional Articles

• The first ten Constitutional Amendments

• The last ten Constitutional Amendments

Which Amendment gives the states the powers to have their own constitutions?

• 5th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

Local constitutions may also be called which of the following?

• Handbooks

• Directories

• Charters

• Compendiums

Which of the following is a term for a society in which all members have meaningful rights and opportunities to express opinions and participate in decision-making processes?

• Democratic Society

• Monarchical society

• Dictatorial society

• Aristocratic society

Law enforcement is responsible for maintaining the balance between _________ and ______________.

• Order and comfort

• Freedom and safety

• Power and civility

• Happiness and productivity

Which of the following states officers must take an oath of office?

• The Preamble

• Article Three

• Article Six

• 5th Amendment

Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence for officers who violate ethical standards?

• Arrest

• Lawsuit

• Firing

• Shaming

Which of the following does NOT evaluate law enforcement standards?

• Media

• Court systems

• Law enforcement agencies

• International organizations

Daniel Jackson compared law enforcement to which of the following?

• Sheep

• Wolves

• Sheepdogs

• Shepherds