
Chapter 5: Policing: Purpose and Organization
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to Sir Robert Peel, what is the basic mission for which the police exist?
To enforce traffic laws
To reduce crime and disorder
To provide community services
To investigate financial crimes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How many main elements are included in the police mission?
3
4
5
6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT listed as a basic purpose of policing in democratic societies according to Figure 5-1?
Serve the community
Enforce and support the law
Collect taxes
Prevent crime
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which policing purpose involves identifying and capturing those who break the law?
Prevent crime
Investigate and apprehend offenders
Serve the community
Ensure peace and tranquility
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary official mandate under which police operate?
To provide medical assistance
To enforce the law
To teach in schools
To manage public transportation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to the material, is enforcing the law the only job of the police?
Yes, it is their only job
No, they have other responsibilities as well
Yes, they only enforce the law
No, they only handle emergencies
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What do police officers spend the majority of their time doing?
Patrolling highways
Answering nonemergency public service calls
Investigating crimes
Attending court hearings
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