WorksheetsCriminal Justice Fundamentals Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
What are the three levels of the federal court system?
State courts, municipal courts, and traffic courts
Local courts, regional courts, and national courts
Lower courts, middle courts, and higher courts
District courts, circuit court of appeals, and the Supreme Court
Explain the jurisdiction of the federal district courts.
The federal district courts have jurisdiction over cases involving only international law
The federal district courts have jurisdiction over cases involving federal law, disputes between citizens of different states, and cases involving the United States government.
The federal district courts have jurisdiction over all cases in the entire US
The federal district courts have jurisdiction over cases involving only state law
What is the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the federal court system?
Advising the President
Interpreting the Constitution and federal law
Enforcing state regulations
Writing new laws
Which court is considered Wisconsin's error correcting court?
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Municipal Court
Supreme Court
What Wisconsin court is considered the Fact Finding Court?
circuit court
court of appeals
supreme court
What is the significance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court?
It is the highest court in the state of Wisconsin.
It only handles civil cases.
It has no significance in the state of Wisconsin.
It is a trial court in the state of Wisconsin.
How did policing evolve from the early 19th century to the present day in the US?
No policing system in place
Volunteer and decentralized approach
Military-style approach
Professional and centralized approach
What are the key components of community policing initiatives?
Collaboration, problem-solving, organizational transformation, and community engagement
Violence, discrimination, surveillance
Isolation, authoritarianism, top-down decision making
Militarization, segregation, individual punishment
How do community policing initiatives aim to build trust between law enforcement and the community?
Increasing police presence in the community
Reducing communication and interaction with community members
Promoting positive interactions, involving community members, increasing transparency and accountability
Implementing stricter laws and regulations
Testimony and presenting evidence are taken during the criminal appeals hearings.
True
False
Why aren't defendants entitled to legal representation in municipal court?
Municipal Courts are underfunded
The 6th amendment only guarantees the right to a lawyer in criminal proceedings
Lawyers are not needed in Municipal Court
The cases are too simple and a law degree is not needed to defend them
The rules of evidence, right to trial by jury, due process and equality of law were all derived from the evolution of policing from the Roman Military.
True
False
In England the chief city officer was referred to as the:
Chief of Police
Sheriff
Bailiff
Shire
Which law enforcement concept did NOT come from the influence of English Law on the origins of Law Enforcement.
Fresh Pursuit
Release on Own Recognizance
Definition of Felony vs Misdemeanor
Due Process
What is the term for a charging document in Wisconsin Criminal Court?
Judicial Indictment
Criminal Complaint
Court Summons
Legal Affadavit
What is the focus of the 1883 Pendleton Act in the realm of law enforcement?
Police Union Regulations
Establishes the FBI
Creates merit-based civil service
Sets Sheriff Qualification Standards
What does the term jurisdiction refer to in the context of law enforcement?
Specialized Police Equipment
Legal Documents
Geographic Area of Authority
Criminal Evidence
Where is the authority for law enforcement documented?
Police Manuals
Local Ordinances
State Legislation
US Constitution
By WI law, municipalities with a population of ______ or more requires the municipality to provide police protection services.
1,000
10,000
5,000
2,500
This answer believes law enforcement is an extension of the judiciary with a duty to protect individual rights?
Magna Carte
Declaration of Independence
Guardian of rights
Bill of Rights
The 11 Indian Tribes located within Wisconsin are each considered sovereign nations.
True
False
What policing approach focuses on addressing specific issues and problems within a community rather than simply responding to individual incidents?
Reactive Poiicing
Community Policing
Problem-Oriented Policing
Proactive Policing
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is an example of what policing strategy?
Problem-Oriented Policing
Crime Analysis and Prevention
Community Policing
Intelligence-Led Policing
What law enforcement strategy integrates data driven approaches to crime and traffic safety, emphasizing a collaborative effort between police, public agencies and the community?
DDACTS
SWAT
COP
CPTED
How are federal judges put into office?
They're elected
They're appointed
They're selected by members of congress
They're selected from a pool of applicants
How are Wisconsin judges put into office?
They're elected
They're appointed
They're selected by members of congress
They're selected from a pool of applicants
What must a litigant file to ask the Supreme Court to review a case?
A Writ of Habeas Corpus
A Writ of Certiorari
An amicus brief
A motion to dismiss
What is the term length for a Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge?
4 years
6 years
10 years
8 years
What is the primary function of municipal courts in Wisconsin?
Handling probate cases
Handling ordinance violations
Handling criminal cases
Handling federal law violations
What is the primary role of law enforcement according to Sir Robert Peel's principles?
To act as the enforcement arm of the government
To maintain social order
To serve the community
To punish offenders
