CJ Review

What is the primary purpose of criminal law?

• To regulate civil disputes between private parties

• To maintain public order and safety by defining prohibited behavior

• To manage international relations

• To provide guidelines for business operations

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires a warrant for most searches?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What is the primary role of the police in the criminal justice system?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To judge criminal cases

• To provide legal representation

Which court primarily handles trials for major criminal offenses?

• Small Claims Court

• Appellate Court

• District Court

• Supreme Court

What is the term for the process of gathering evidence and investigating a crime scene?

• Prosecution

• Adjudication

• Criminal Investigation

• Sentencing

At what age is an individual typically considered a juvenile within the juvenile justice system in most U.S. states?

• Under 16

• Under 18

• Under 21

• Under 25

What legal doctrine allows evidence gathered in violation of the Fourth Amendment to be excluded from trial?

• Double Jeopardy

• Exclusionary Rule

• Habeas Corpus

• Probable Cause

Which of the following is a primary function of a trial court?

• To interpret laws

• To review lower court decisions

• To conduct first-time trials

• To enforce laws

What type of policing strategy focuses on small geographic areas to address crime at its roots?

• Community policing

• Predictive policing

• Hot spot policing

• Zero-tolerance policing

Which of the following is considered a legal right during a police interrogation?

• Right to a public trial

• Right to make a phone call

• Right to remain silent

• Right to a speedy trial