lesson 3, unit 1 intro1a

What is the main responsibility of law enforcement officers?

• Investigating crimes and handling evidence
• Maintaining order and enforcing the law
• Reviewing evidence and making arrests
• Determining guilt or innocence

Which type of law enforcement officer is responsible for enforcing the law, maintaining order, and handling suspects?

• State police officers
• Fish and game wardens
• Detectives
• Police officers

What are the three main parts of the US criminal justice system?

• Law enforcement, courts, and rehabilitation
• Law enforcement, courts, and legislation
• Law enforcement, courts, and punishment
• Law enforcement, courts, and corrections

Which of the following is NOT one of the main parts of the US criminal justice system?

• Courts
• Legislation
• Corrections
• Law enforcement

What does a prosecutor do in the criminal justice system?

• Investigate crimes and handle evidence
• Review evidence and make arrests
• Enforce laws and maintain order
• Review evidence and determine whether to take a case to court or dismiss it

What is the role of law enforcement in the criminal justice system?

• Investigating crimes and handling evidence
• Reviewing evidence and making arrests
• Determining guilt or innocence
• Issuing arrest warrants and prosecuting cases

What does a mugshot help verify?

• A person's physical condition at the time of arrest
• A person's guilt or innocence
• A person's involvement in a crime
• A person's identity

What is the purpose of an arrest warrant?

• To record the arrest of an individual
• To determine guilt or innocence
• To justify the arrest of a suspect
• To evaluate the evidence in a case

What does a prosecutor evaluate when deciding whether to take a case to court or dismiss it?

• The likelihood of the individual being prosecuted
• The suspect's personal information
• The evidence in the case
• The specific crime the person is charged with

Which type of law enforcement officer is responsible for investigating crimes and handling evidence?

• Police officers
• State police officers
• Fish and game wardens
• Detectives