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WorksheetsREVIEW: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cluster
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where was the first recorded instance of an organized police force located?
Egypt
Greece
Rome
England
Which country began the process of separating minor crimes from felonies?
England
France
Greece
Italy
A __________ is a public officer authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law.
Jury
Firefighter
EMT
Judge
According to the presentation, why were the state courts created?
To prevent the federal government from getting too large
To expand jurisdiction
To prevent cities from prosecuting criminals
To allow states to make their own laws
Which of the following is NOT a PATHWAY in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Cluster?
Security and Protective Services
Legal Services
Military and Government Services
Emergency and Fire Management Services
The term Jury is defined as:
A group of persons sworn to give a verdict or decision based on facts presented in a court
A lawyer's protest about a question asked by the opposing attorney.
The person or company against whom a claim or charge is brought in court
A person who commits an illegal or criminal act
A Corrections Officer can be described as:
A pledge to tell the truth in court
A law enforcement officer who gathers and reports facts compiles evidence and locates witnesses in legal matters in which the United States is or may be a party in interest.
an officer responsible for the custody, safety, security, and supervision of inmates in a prison or any other correctional facility.
Someone who gives advice to people about the law and speaks for them in court
Professionals in which of the following pathways would be most likely to respond to an oil leak?
Law Enforcement Services
Legal Services
Emergency and Fire Management Services
Security & Protective services
A ____________ is a lawyer who works for the government and brings accused persons to trial (same as prosecution).
Judge
Justice of the Peace
District Attorney
Tax Attorney
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of workplace injury or illness for corrections professionals?
High Stress levels
Physical altercations with inmates
Sedentary work
Contagious disease
Which of the following is NOT a true statement?
Entry-level positions in the Security and Protective Services pathway are typically low-paid
Earning potential in the security and protective services pathway increases significantly with additional training and specialization
Professionals in the Security and Protective Services pathway have typical nine-to-five jobs.
Security and Protective Service careers have varying degrees of workplace danger
According to the presentation, which pathway has the least amount of workplace injury and illness?
Corrections Services
Law Enforcement Services
Security and Protective Services
Legal Services
Which of the following is NOT a true statement?
Law enforcement professionals are required to behave ethically in everything they do, both on and off duty
Law enforcement professionals are exposed to dangerous or violent individuals, vehicle pursuits and accidents
Most law enforcement personnel work regular hours
Most jobs in law enforcement require regular exercise to stay fit for the position
The Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Career Cluster consists of individuals who are responsible for _________________________through law enforcement and legal services.
maintaining law and order
Drawing plans for buildings
Organizing students for testing
being the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Which of the following is NOT a way to prepare for a career as a police officer?
Avoiding bad decisions
Training to meet physical requirement
Participating in the local Explorer’s program
Getting a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications
Define the term FBI Agent
A law enforcement officer who gathers and reports facts compiles evidence and locates witnesses in legal matters in which the United States is or may be a party in interest
a person or group of people hired to escort and protect another person, especially a dignitary.
The primary law enforcement officer in a county, usually elected to the post by a popular vote.
someone who gives advice to people about the law and speaks for them in court
The term Evidence can be defined as
Every type of proof legally presented at trial to convince the judge and jury of the facts of the case.
The answers a jury gives to the court concerning a case.
The act of considering, discussing, and reaching a conclusion, such as a jury's discussions, voting and decision making.
A decision by a judge that an attorney's objection is valid.
Forensic Science is the scientific method used to gather and examine the physical evidence used in court.
True
False
The first city police department was established in New York City in 1955, with Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago to quickly follow.
True
False
Professionals in the law, public safety, corrections and security career cluster are often employed by government agencies, so employment opportunities can be found by going through the state or local government.
True
False
