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CJ 1 Mid-Term Quiz

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT one of the levels of policing in America?

a)

state

b)

criminal

c)

federal

d)

local

2.

A writ, issued by a judicial officer, directing law enforcement to make an arrest, conduct a search, or carry out some other action for the administration of justice is known as:

a)

the booking process

b)

a trial

c)

a warrant

d)

a law

3.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Miranda Warnings?

a)

You have the right to plead guilty.

b)

You have the right to an attorney.

c)

Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

d)

You have the right to remain silent.

4.

Pick the right one

a)

Pick this one

b)

The question is not visible

c)

The image is corrupted

d)

The question is missing

5.

Taking a person into physical custody for the purpose of charging them with a criminal offense is known as:

a)

A) stop and frisk

b)

B) arrest

c)

C) detaining

d)

D) booking

6.

The level of justification needed to have an arrest warrant issued by a judge.

a)

proof beyond a reasonable doubt

b)

a hunch

c)

reasonable suspicion

d)

probable cause

7.

The purpose of arresting a suspect is to:

a)

charge them with a criminal offense

b)

search them for weapons

c)

assist them in solving a problem

d)

investigate them further for potential

8.

What is the police officer’s motto?

a)

to prove the law

b)

to prevent escape

c)

to serve and watch over

d)

to protect and serve

9.

This type of unethical police officer demonstrates moments of unethical behavior by accepting free meals.

a)

grass eater

b)

fruit eater

c)

sunshine eater

d)

meat eater

10.

He created the Bow Street Runners.

a)

August Vollmer

b)

Sir Robert Peel

c)

Henry Fielding

d)

Ted Bundy

11.

When an officer is chasing a suspect that they believe has committed a crime and that suspect then enters a building, the officer may enter that building without a search warrant to continue chasing the suspect because of the exception.

a)

plain view

b)

consent

c)

hot pursuit

d)

stop and frisk

12.

This is the first city in the US to establish a full police department.

a)

Cincinnati

b)

Houston

c)

Los Angeles

d)

Boston

13.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic responsibilities of the police?

a)

to provide services

b)

to enforce the law

c)

to commit crimes

d)

to preserve the peace

14.

This type of unethical police officer actively seeks out illegal money-making opportunities. It is the most serious form of police corruption and includes major bribes, committing crimes, protecting corrupt officers, etc.

a)

meat eater

b)

sunshine eater

c)

grass eater

d)

fruit eater

15.

When an officer observes a "suspicious" person, they may pat down that person for weapons because of the ______ exception.

a)

hot pursuit

b)

stop and frisk

c)

consent

d)

plain view

16.

This is today’s dominant policing strategy.

a)

probationary patrol

b)

restrictive patrol

c)

preventive patrol

d)

catch and release patrol

17.

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for a police officer to conduct a traffic stop?

a)

because the officer just felt like it

b)

to investigate a suspicious vehicle

c)

to help or aid a motorist

d)

to issue a citation or a warning for a traffic violation

18.

This is the earliest known criminal code.

a)

The Code of Hammurabi

b)

Uniform Crime Report

c)

Tennessee Code Annotated

d)

Frankpledge Crime System

19.

This is the geographical area where the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement officers take place.

a)

warrant

b)

miranda warnings

c)

jurisdiction

d)

trial

20.

He created the London Metropolitan Police Force.

a)

August Vollmer

b)

Ted Bundy

c)

Henry Fielding

d)

Sir Robert Peel

21.

They were known as the first real detectives because they investigated and apprehended criminals.

a)

A. Bow Street Runners

b)

B. Bobbies

c)

C. Constable

d)

D. Praetorian Guard

22.

When the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision in determining if the defendant committed the crime which results in the trial being declared a mistrial.

a)

Jury Pool

b)

Polling the Jury

c)

Hung Jury

d)

Grand Jury

23.

A process by which a jury or a judge decides, beyond a reasonable doubt, that a person accused of a crime is guilty or not guilty of that crime.

a)

subpoena process

b)

civil trial

c)

criminal trial

d)

preliminary hearing

24.

When the jury believes that the prosecution proved that the defendant violated all elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt they will find the defendant _______ of the crime.

a)

no contest

b)

not guilty

c)

guilty

d)

innocent

25.

A trial where only the judge decides whether or not the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the charge(s) brought against them.

a)

bench trial

b)

grand jury

c)

jury trial

d)

civil trial

26.

This type of examination occurs when one side (prosecution or defense) asks the other side's witnesses questions.

a)

cross

b)

stipulation

c)

direct

d)

Verdict

27.

This term represents the decision made by the jury in a criminal trial.

a)

verdict

b)

cross-examination

c)

bench

d)

plea

28.

The process by which a jury is selected for a criminal trial.

a)

voir dire

b)

actus reus

c)

corpus delicti

d)

mens rea

29.

This punishment is typically decided by a jury rather than the judge in a criminal trial.

a)

felony prison sentence

b)

misdemeanor jail sentence

c)

indeterminate sentence

d)

death penalty sentence

30.

When on cross-examination, it is most appropriate to ask these types of questions which allows the attorney to control the narrative.

a)

leading

b)

prompted

c)

open-ended

d)

rhetorical

31.

This side presents evidence first in a criminal trial.

a)

jury

b)

defense

c)

prosecution

d)

judge

32.

This type of examination occurs when one side (prosecution or defense) asks their own witnesses questions.

a)

verdict

b)

stipulation

c)

cross

d)

direct

33.

This is the name given to the person who is in charge of the jury.

a)

jury foreperson

b)

jury pool

c)

grand jury

d)

jury leader

34.

This is the basic start of a criminal trial.

a)

closing argument

b)

cross-examination

c)

opening statement

d)

direct questioning

35.

Which of the following is typically NOT part of an opening statement?

a)

creation of a theme

b)

jury instructions

c)

rule of law

d)

introduction

36.

This is the basic end of a criminal trial. No more evidence will typically be presented after this occurs.

a)

closing argument

b)

direct questioning

c)

cross-examination

d)

opening statement

37.

The rules that the jury must follow before reaching a verdict.

a)

jury pool

b)

jury instructions

c)

direct examination

d)

grand jury

38.

A trial where typically 12 citizens decide whether or not the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the charge(s) brought against them.

a)

jury trial

b)

bench trial

c)

grand jury

d)

civil trial

39.

When on direct examination, it is most appropriate to ask these types of questions; which allows the witness to "tell the story".

a)

leading

b)

prompted

c)

rhetorical

d)

open-ended

40.

This is the person who is charged with a crime. It is this person who is "on trial".

a)

defendant

b)

defense attorney

c)

eye witness

d)

prosecutor

41.

This is the only type of witness that is allowed to give their opinion when testifying in a criminal trial.

a)

lay witness

b)

expert witness

c)

eye witness

d)

character witness

42.

Horseplay is __________ at all times.

a)

important

b)

encouraged

c)

hilarious

d)

forbidden

43.

Sprays and powders used for fingerprint detection are ________.

a)

toxic

b)

harmless

c)

safe

d)

non-toxic

44.

If at any time you feel ill or uncomfortable while handling chemicals or lab equipment, you should ______ the area immediately and notify the teacher supervising the lab.

a)

sit in

b)

lay in

c)

leave

d)

stay in

45.

Use __________________________ sense when making decisions.

a)

common

b)

uncommon

c)

rare

d)

unique

46.

Pay __________________________ to the instructions from the teacher and what you are doing.

a)

attention

b)

money

c)

respect

d)

heed

47.

If you don’t __________________________ the assignment, activity, or any part of the instructions, raise your hand and ask the teacher for clarification.

a)

understand

b)

complete

c)

ignore

d)

submit

48.

Class time is __________ the time to practice escaping from handcuffs.

a)

not

b)

always

c)

sometimes

d)

often

49.

Never __________ while in handcuffs.

a)

Never do anything reckless while in handcuffs.

b)

Never sing while in handcuffs.

c)

Never sleep while in handcuffs.

d)

Never eat while in handcuffs.

50.

When lifting heavy objects, one should bend at the __________.

a)

knees

b)

waist

c)

back

d)

hips

51.

Double locking handcuffs is _________.

a)

difficult

b)

optional

c)

dangerous

d)

required

52.

Handcuffs can cause ______ injury to the wrist if not used correctly.

a)

temporary

b)

permanent

c)

slight

d)

Weird

53.

Simulation firearms are to be treated and used as if they are ______ and ______.

a)

safe, secure

b)

cool, safe

c)

real, loaded

d)

toys, fun

54.

This is the basis for having a warrant issued.

a)

hunch

b)

police experience

c)

probable cause

d)

reasonable expectation

55.

Which of the following is NOT one of the pillars of criminal justice?

a)

citizens

b)

courts

c)

corrections

d)

police

56.

This is known as the guilty act. It is the physical carrying out of the crime.

a)

causation

b)

actus reus

c)

mens rea

d)

concurrence

57.

This is known as the guilty mind. It is the intent of carrying out the crime.

a)

concurrence

b)

mens rea

c)

actus reus

d)

causation

58.

An administrative process officially recording an entry into detention after arrest.

a)

booking

b)

arraignment

c)

first appearance

d)

trial

59.

An officer in a legal location sees a piece of evidence sitting out in the open they may seize that evidence without a search warrant and use it in trial against a suspect because of the ___________ exception.

a)

plain view

b)

hot pursuit

c)

stop and frisk

d)

consent

60.

Which of the following is NOT one of the levels of policing in America?

a)

criminal

b)

state

c)

local

d)

federal

61.

A writ, issued by a judicial officer, directing law enforcement to make an arrest, conduct a search, or carry out some other action for the administration of justice is known as:

a)

a trial

b)

a law

c)

a warrant

d)

the booking process

62.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Miranda Warnings?

a)

You have the right to remain silent.

b)

You have the right to an attorney.

c)

Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

d)

You have the right to plead guilty.

63.

Taking a person into physical custody for the purpose of charging them with a criminal offense is known as:

a)

stop and frisk

b)

arrest

c)

booking

d)

detaining

64.

The level of justification needed to have an arrest warrant issued by a judge.

a)

proof beyond a reasonable doubt

b)

probable cause

c)

a hunch

d)

reasonable suspicion

65.

The purpose of arresting a suspect is to:

a)

assist them in solving a problem

b)

search them for weapons

c)

investigate them further for potential

d)

charge them with a criminal offense

66.

What is the police officer’s motto?

a)

to serve and watch over

b)

to protect and serve

c)

to prove the law

d)

to prevent escape

67.

This type of unethical police officer demonstrates moments of unethical behavior by accepting free meals.

a)

meat eater

b)

fruit eater

c)

sunshine eater

d)

grass eater

68.

He created the Bow Street Runners.

a)

Ted Bundy

b)

August Vollmer

c)

Henry Fielding

d)

Sir Robert Peel

69.

When an officer is chasing a suspect that they believe has committed a crime and that suspect then enters a building, the officer may enter that building without a search warrant to continue chasing the suspect because of the ________ exception.

a)

hot pursuit

b)

stop and frisk

c)

consent

d)

plain view

70.

This is the first city in the US to establish a full police department.

a)

Los Angeles

b)

Houston

c)

Boston

d)

Cincinnati

71.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic responsibilities of the police?

a)

to provide services

b)

to enforce the law

c)

to commit crimes

d)

to preserve the peace