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Bill of Rights and Legal History

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Magna Carta

a)

Created in 1325 and established rule of law from the original “Ten Commandments.”

b)

Created in 1215 and placed limits on royal powers and established rule of law.

c)

Was signed aboard the Mayflower in 1492 and recognized as the first set of modern laws.

d)

Places limits on the judicial branch, therefore establishing rule of law.

2.

A constitution is:

a)

A document with primarily a religious purpose in establishing how a community or colony chooses to govern itself.

b)

A body of rules established to support the norms of society, enforced through legal means, that is, punishment.

c)

A system of basic laws and principles that establish the nature, functions and limits of a government or other institution.

d)

A businesslike agreement to establish a cooperative government.

3.

A Beat System is:

a)

A zone system where officers would switch back and forth in order to get to know a large area.

b)

Assigned relatively small permanent post that officers were expected to become familiar with along with the community in that area.

c)

A system in which officers would play loud music to draw the attention of the community and arrange lasting friendships.

d)

None of the above.

4.

Pluralism is best defined as:

a)

As opposed to singularisim, pluralism is multiple societies living beside each other and maintaining their own respective cultures.

b)

A group in society that holds strong to their own culture and does not accept outside influence.

c)

A society where numerous distinct ethnic, religious or cultural groups coexist within one nation, each contributing to society.

d)

All of the above.

5.

A law is best described as:

a)

Is established to support the norms of society.

b)

Is enforced by legal means, that is, punishment.

c)

A body of rules.

d)

All of the above.

6.

The Bill of Rights:

a)

Were signed in England in protest to the King after the Boston Tea Party.

b)

Include women’s right to vote.

c)

Are the first ten amendments to the constitution.

d)

All of the above

7.

A Shire-Reeve is a:

a)

A peacekeeper in charge of towns.

b)

Chief law officer of an area called a shire.

c)

Founder of modern policing.

d)

All of the above.

8.

A charter is:

a)

A document with primarily a religious purpose in establishing how a community or colony chooses to govern itself.

b)

A body of rules established to support the norms of society, enforced through legal means, that is, punishment.

c)

A system of basic laws and principles that establish the nature, functions and limits of a government or other institution.

d)

A businesslike agreement to establish a cooperative government.

9.

A constable is:

a)

The first recognized leader of the catholic church.

b)

The chief law enforcement officer over a shire.

c)

A peacekeeper in charge of towns in early England.

d)

The first recognized leader of the catholic church.

10.

Sir Robert Peel:

a)

Was greatly influenced by the writings of Sherlock Holmes.

b)

Started “Peel’s Rebellion” over the potato farms in Ireland.

c)

Is known as the Founder of modern policing.

d)

All of the above.

11.

Amendments are:

a)

The first ten bill of rights in the constitution.

b)

The rewriting of the entire constitution to change the verbiage of the outdated terms.

c)

Any changes to the constitution or bylaws.

d)

All of the above.

12.

A compact is:

a)

A body of rules established to support the norms of society, enforced through legal means, that is, punishment.

b)

A document with primarily a religious purpose in establishing how a community or colony chooses to govern itself.

c)

A businesslike agreement to establish a cooperative government.

d)

A system of basic laws and principles that establish the nature, functions and limits of a government or other institution.

13.

If evidence is gathered illegally, that evidence is thrown out but the evidence found from that evidence may be used later in court?

a)

True

b)

False

14.

For a search to be consensual, the person must be able to withdraw the consent?

a)

True

b)

False

15.

A “Terry Stop” or stop and frisk is used to check for weapons?

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Implicit Biases: are unconscious biases that affect our decision-making?

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The Fourth Amendment guarantees the right to free speech?

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The Fifth Amendment prevents us from Double Jeopardy of being tried twice?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The Fifth Amendment provides the right against self-incrimination?

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The Eighth Amendment is the right against Cruel and unusual punishment?

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The Bill of Rights includes the first amendment freedoms only?

a)

True

b)

False

22.

A search warrant must be used to enter a house where someone resides?

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Probable Cause is the mere suspicion that a crime has been committed?

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The Fifth Amendment protects against excessive bail and fines?

a)

True

b)

False

25.

The Fourth Amendment is the right against unreasonable searches and seizures?

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Which agency does NOT fall under the Department of Homeland Security?

a)

U.S. Coast Guard

b)

Department of Private Investigations

c)

U.S. Secret Service

d)

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

27.

What are the Three Eras of Policing?

a)

The Reform Era; The renaissance Era; Community Era.

b)

The Political Era; The Reform Era, The Community Era.

c)

The Punitive Era; The Colonial Era, The Modern Era.

d)

None of the Above.

28.

Sources of Probable Cause come from?

a)

Mere Suspicion; Noise on the street; 5 Senses of the Officer; Known Offenders.

b)

Teamwork; Rumors; Property; and Night Life

c)

Personal Observations; Information; Evidence; and Association

d)

None of the Above.

29.

What are some instances where a search can be made WITHOUT a warrant?

a)

Suspicion that a crime has occurred.

b)

Search Incident to a Lawful Arrest.

c)

Consent from the owner of the area searched.

d)

Search incident to lawful arrest and consent from the owner are both correct.

30.

Which is NOT needed on a Search Warrant?

a)

Officers personal thoughts as to what he/she thinks.

b)

Probable Cause Statement

c)

Description of the premises to be searched.

d)

What items are to be seized/searched for.

31.

The Landmark Court Case that applies the 5th amendment and allows you to be read your rights before any incriminating questions can be asked is: (a)   Vs Arizona.

32.

The Landmark Court Case that talks about “Stop and Frisk” giving Officers authority to pat the outer clothing down of a suspect when they “reasonably believe” the person is armed? (a)   Vs Ohio

33.

Three forms that Police use to identify suspects?

(a)