Intro to Criminal Justice Quiz

What is the definition of criminal justice?

• The set of laws, procedures, and agencies whose sole purpose is to identify and hold accountable those persons who have violated criminal laws.

• The moral principle determining acceptable behavior.

• The act of observing a crime in progress during patrol.

• The act of responding to a request for assistance.

Justice involves two main concepts:

• Justice involves fairness and equality

• Justice involves punishment and reward

• Justice involves law and order

• Justice involves crime and punishment

What is the purpose of the criminal justice system?

• To control and prevent crime while achieving justice.

• To maintain public order at the expense of individual rights.

• To enforce and carry out the punishments for criminal law violators.

• To investigate crimes and make arrests.

What are the two types of police responses to crime?

• Proactive policing and reactive policing.

• Miranda warnings and arrest.

• Police, courts, and corrections.

• Law enforcement and public order.

The criminal justice system has three primary components:

• Police, Courts, and Corrections

• Police, Lawyers, and Judges

• Police, Prisons, and Lawyers

• Police, Courts, and Lawyers

When does proactive policing occur?

• When the police observe a crime in progress during patrol.

• When the police respond to a request for assistance.

• When a suspect is read their Miranda rights.

• When someone calls 911 and requests police presence.

What does reactive policing mean?

• It is when the police respond to a request for assistance.

• It is when the police observe a crime in progress during patrol.

• It is when a suspect is read their Miranda rights.

• It is when someone calls 911 and requests police presence.

What is an arrest?

• A legal term for when a person is apprehended by the police

• A medical term for a sudden stop in heart function

• A term used in sports for a sudden stop in play

• A term used in cooking for a sudden stop in the cooking process

What is the purpose of reading Miranda Warnings to suspects?

• To inform suspects of their rights before any interrogation questions are asked.

• To ensure suspects remain silent during the arrest process.

• To provide suspects with an attorney if they cannot afford one.

• To warn suspects about the consequences of their actions.

What happens if police officers do not read the Miranda Warnings to suspects?

• The statements made by the suspect may not be admissible in court.

• The suspect will automatically be found guilty of the crime.

• The suspect will be released without any charges.

• The police officers will be reprimanded for their negligence.