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Authority of the Police Quiz

Authored by Lucinda Lessington

Social Studies

12th Grade

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Authority of the Police Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the police in a democratic society?

To enforce all laws without exception

To maintain public order, enforce laws, and protect citizens' rights

To create new laws and implement policies

To oversee the judicial system

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The authority of police to stop and frisk a person on reasonable suspicion was established in which U.S. Supreme Court case?

Miranda v. Arizona

Terry v. Ohio

Mapp v. Ohio

Gideon v. Wainwright

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines “probable cause”?

A hunch that a crime might occur

Evidence that leads an officer to believe a crime is being or has been committed

A court order allowing police to search property

Information provided by an anonymous source

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "jurisdiction" refer to in law enforcement?

The area or subject matter in which a police officer has legal authority

The laws officers are required to enforce

The process of arresting a suspect

The responsibility to file charges

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The use of police authority to detain someone must be based on:

The seriousness of the crime

The physical appearance of the individual

Probable cause or reasonable suspicion

A citizen’s complaint

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following limits police authority the most?

Department policies

State legislatures

Constitutional rights such as the Fourth and Fifth Amendments

Media coverage

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

First Amendment

Fourth Amendment

Sixth Amendment

Fourteenth Amendment

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