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Criminal Justice 1 Midterm

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During the ______ phase, the court examines the issues of fact for the purpose of reaching a verdict.

a)

arraignment

b)

trial

c)

booking

d)

sentencing

2.

The term __________ means that you cannot be tried for the same crime twice.

a)

grand jury review

b)

double jeopardy

c)

self-incrimination

d)

exclusionary rule

3.

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

a)

concurrence

b)

mens rea

c)

actus reus

d)

causation

4.

The ______ amendment guarantees a speedy trial, an impartial jury, allows the accused to confront witnesses against them, and allows them to have a lawyer.

a)

8th

b)

6th

c)

4th

d)

5th

5.

The taking of a person into physical custody.

a)

Miranda rights

b)

arrest

c)

warrant

d)

interrogation

6.

Crime NOT known to the police is known as?

a)

property crimes

b)

index crimes

c)

dark figure of crime

d)

violent crimes

7.

This model of the criminal justice system is represented by visualizing all criminal cases entering the top of the system but only a few criminals actually end up in prison.

a)

adversarial model

b)

funnel model

c)

systems model

d)

discretionary model

8.

The ____ amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.

a)

8th

b)

4th

c)

6th

d)

5th

9.

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

a)

causation

b)

mens rea

c)

actus reus

d)

concurrence

10.

__________ law enforcement takes place when police respond to a citizen’s call for service.

a)

proactive

b)

reactive

c)

community

d)

public

11.

The _____ amendment protects citizens from self-incrimination.

a)

6th

b)

5th

c)

8th

d)

4th

12.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Miranda warnings that law enforcement must read to suspects under arrest before they are questioned?

a)

You have the right to talk to an attorney

b)

You have the right to plead guilty

c)

You have the right to remain silent

d)

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

13.

The ____ amendment guarantees that excessive bail shall not be required nor cruel or unusual punishments are inflicted upon a citizen.

a)

6th

b)

8th

c)

4th

d)

5th

14.

_____ law enforcement takes place when police are on routine patrol and seek out criminals.

a)

community

b)

proactive

c)

public

d)

reactive

15.

Who organizes the data in the UCR?

a)

DEA

b)

FBI

c)

ATF

d)

CIA

16.

Which of the following refers to an administrative process officially recording an entry into detention after arrest?

a)

arraignment

b)

booking

c)

first appearance

d)

trial

17.

Which of the following is an illegal action or activity for which a person can be punished by law?

a)

factual causation

b)

crime

c)

warrant

d)

actus reus

18.

Which Criminal Justice goal is accomplished by punishing convicted offenders, ensuring restitution to victims, and protecting the rights of citizens.

a)

to go to jail

b)

to control crime

c)

to achieve justice

d)

to prevent crime

19.

Which Amendment applies: Prohibits state and local governments from depriving a person of their life, liberty, or property without the due process of law.

a)

6th

b)

14th

c)

8th

d)

5th

20.

Of the 27 amendments to the US Constitution, ____________ of them are considered the due process amendments.

a)

6

b)

3

c)

5

d)

4

21.

It is the official compilation of statistics on crime and criminals.

a)

CODIS

b)

AFIS

c)

UCR

d)

NIBRS

22.

Who makes the decision to sentence the defendant to the death penalty?

a)

victim’s family

b)

defendant

c)

jury

d)

judge

23.

This model of the criminal justice system is represented by presuming all suspects are innocent. The primary focus is to ensure that a suspect's constitutional rights are observed through each step of the criminal justice process.

a)

adversarial model

b)

due process model

c)

wedding cake model

d)

funnel model

24.

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)

stop and frisk

b)

plain view

c)

hot pursuit

d)

consent

25.

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

a)

state

b)

federal

c)

local

d)

criminal

26.

This style of policing takes place when officers attempt to maintain order, seek out and disrupt criminal behavior, and use discretion in most situations.

a)

service style

b)

watchman style

c)

legalistic style

d)

retribution style

27.

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 warrant

b)

a trial

c)

the booking process

d)

a law

28.

____________ are codes that officers use over the radio to covey certain actions that are occurring.

a)

phonetic alphabet

b)

plain language

c)

10-codes

d)

key words

29.

This is the order of authority. It establishes definite lines of authority and channels of communication.

a)

police management

b)

chain of command

c)

patrol

d)

protect and serve

30.

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

a)

reasonable suspicion

b)

probable cause

c)

a hunch

d)

proof beyond a reasonable doubt

31.

At the beginning of their shift, police officers have a meeting with their shift sergeant called ____________.

a)

BOLO beginning

b)

shift start

c)

roll call

d)

organizational start-up

32.

Before being able to secure a search warrant and/or conduct a lawful search, the police must establish _____________.

a)

probable cause

b)

a probable guess

c)

reasonable suspicion

d)

a hunch

33.

The purpose of arresting a suspect is to:

a)

charge them with a criminal offense

b)

search them for weapons

c)

investigates them further for potential crimes

d)

assists them in solving a problem

34.

Criminal justice can be defined as:

a)

The U.S. Constitution only

b)

A branch of civil law dealing with property disputes

c)

A set of laws, procedures, and agencies identifying and punishing offenders

d)

The study of history and politics

35.

What is the police officer’s motto?

a)

to serve and watch over

b)

to prevent escape

c)

to protect and serve

d)

to prove the law

36.

Which of the following refers to restricting a person’s movement for a reasonable amount of time in order to investigate potential criminal activity?

a)

booking

b)

detaining

c)

bail

d)

arrest

37.

The Present Era of policing began after which major event?

a)

COVID-19 Pandemic

b)

Vietnam War

c)

9/11 Attacks

d)

Cold War

38.

This is the largest police department (number of officers) in the United States.

a)

Chicago Police Department

b)

Houston Police Department

c)

New York Police Department

d)

Los Angeles Police Department

39.

He created the Bow Street Runners.

a)

August Vollmer

b)

Henry Fielding

c)

Sir Robert Peel

d)

Ted Bundy

40.

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

a)

to provide services

b)

to commit crimes

c)

to enforce the law

d)

to preserve the peace

41.

The administrative activities of controlling, directing, and coordinating police personnel, resources, and activities are known as:

a)

chain of command

b)

police management

c)

patrol

d)

protect and serve

42.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four effective communication skills used by police officers?

a)

reactionary

b)

nonverbal

c)

thinking

d)

listening

43.

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)

hot pursuit

c)

stop and frisk

d)

consent

44.

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

a)

Houston

b)

Boston

c)

Cincinnati

d)

Los Angeles

45.

Which exception allows evidence found during a vehicle search to be used in court if the owner gives permission without a warrant, when asked by an officer?

a)

hot pursuit

b)

consent

c)

plain view

d)

stop and frisk

46.

The FBI enforces primarily what type of laws?

a)

Federal

b)

Civil

c)

Local

d)

State

47.

This style of police management utilizes a chain of command with a limited number of officers reporting to a supervisor.

a)

militaristic style

b)

community policing style

c)

combined effort style

d)

singular style

48.

The main goal of a police officer during public interactions is:

a)

End interactions peacefully

b)

Use force to gain control

c)

Win every argument

d)

Avoid communication

49.

This style of policing takes place when the officer’s work reflects the needs of the community. They will work with community partners to assist citizens.

a)

service style

b)

legalistic style

c)

watchman style

d)

retribution style

50.

The Confrontation Clause gives defendants the right to:

a)

Have counsel appointed if poor

b)

Face witnesses against them in court

c)

Avoid testifying at trial

d)

Appeal to the Supreme Court automatically

51.

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

a)

stop and frisk

b)

consent

c)

plain view

d)

hot pursuit

52.

Any evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against a defendant at trial because of the _______________.

a)

search and seizure rule

b)

forfeiture rule

c)

exclusionary rule

d)

illegally obtained rule

53.

Miranda warnings stem from which U.S. Supreme Court case?

a)

Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

b)

Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

c)

Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

d)

Mapp v. Ohio

54.

This is the earliest known criminal code.

a)

Tennessee Code Annotated

b)

Uniform Crime Report

c)

The Code of Hammurabi

d)

Frankpledge Crime System

55.

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

a)

jurisdiction

b)

trial

c)

miranda warnings

d)

warrant

56.

He created the London Metropolitan Police Force.

a)

Henry Fielding

b)

August Vollmer

c)

Sir Robert Peel

d)

Ted Bundy

57.

This style of police management is based on solving problems by having the police act as partners with community members.

a)

combined effort style

b)

community policing style

c)

singular style

d)

militaristic style

58.

The laptop located inside most police vehicles which allows police officers to communicate a large amount of information is known as:

a)

mobile data terminal

b)

police laptop 101

c)

communication zone

d)

terminal computer system

59.

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

a)

Bow Street Runners

b)

Praetorian Guard

c)

Bobbies

d)

Constable

60.

What was the historical case that dealt with stop and frisk?

a)

Miranda v Arizona

b)

Terry v Ohio

c)

Mapp v Ohio

d)

US v Pitts

61.

What is generally considered the most common type of search that is conducted without a search warrant?

a)

consent search

b)

stop and frisk

c)

search incident to arrest

d)

arrest search

62.

The number of people supervised by one manager?

a)

span of control

b)

chain of command

c)

unity of command

d)

top-down management

63.

Every individual has only one supervisor.

a)

span of control

b)

chain of command

c)

unity of command

d)

top-down management

64.

Frankpledge looked for two crimes.

a)

assault and robbery

b)

theft and vandalism

c)

alcohol and drugs

d)

theft and murder

65.

What is the first goal of the criminal justice system?

a)

Prevent crime

b)

Control crime

c)

Achieve justice

d)

Protect rights

66.

Which clause ensures equal treatment under state laws for all people?

a)

Confrontation Clause

b)

Due Process Clause

c)

Equal Protection Clause

d)

Assistance of Counsel

67.

TRUE or FALSE: Crime rates help allocate police resources.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

TRUE or FALSE: A person has a reasonable expectation of privacy in their discarded garbage.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

TRUE or FALSE: A search warrant must be specific to the location being searched and the items to be searched for and seized.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

TRUE or FALSE: The UCR divides crimes into violent, non-violent and property crimes.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

TRUE or FALSE: A suspect may be released on bail before trial.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

TRUE or FALSE: The 4th Amendment states that evidence that is obtained illegally can be used against someone at their trial.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

TRUE or FALSE: A warrant must be issued by a judge based on probable cause and supported by the oath or affirmation of the officer seeking it.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

TRUE or FALSE: The 6th Amendment gives the right to a trial by a jury of your peers that is unbiased.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

TRUE or FALSE: A person who is detained is arrested.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Who is responsible for collecting crime data for the Uniform Crime Report (UCR)?

a)

Bureau of Justice Statistics

b)

victims in a survey

c)

the criminal courts

d)

FBI

77.

What are the three main components of the criminal justice system?

a)

Police, Courts, Corrections

b)

Investigation, Trial, Sentencing

c)

Arrest, Bail, Probation

d)

Crime, Punishment, Rehabilitation

78.

At which stage in the criminal justice process does the defendant enter a plea?

a)

booking

b)

arraignment

c)

preliminary hearing

d)

trial

79.

Which stage in the criminal justice process involves taking pictures and fingerprints of the suspect?

a)

arraignment

b)

trial

c)

booking

d)

preliminary hearing

80.

In the criminal justice process, a(n) has to occur before a(n) can take place.

a)

sentence; arrest

b)

first appearnance; arrest

c)

trial; arraignment

d)

arrest; booking

81.

Bail is usually set at the:

a)

time of arrest

b)

first appearance before the judge

c)

preliminary hearing

d)

booking stage

82.

Which offense is punishable by confinement in prison for mare than 1 year or by death?

a)

misdemeanor

b)

legal guilt

c)

petty offense

d)

felony

83.

The amount of proof necessary for a reasonably intelligent person to belive that a crime has been committed or that items connected with criminal activity can be found in a particular place is called _________.

a)

information

b)

indictment

c)

probable cause

d)

punishment

84.

A crime that is punishable by a fine or by incarceration in jail for not more than a year is caled a(n) _______.

a)

felony

b)

arrest

c)

juvenile offense

d)

misdemeanor

85.

A group of citizens who meet to investigate charges coming from preliminary hearings is called a(n) ________.

a)

grand jury

b)

organization

c)

agency

d)

prisoners

86.

A defendant cannot waive his or her right to trial by jury.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

In most jurisdictions, the defendants has the choice between a jury trial and a bench trial.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Basic right of all people in the U.S. is the idea that all people are ________________________.

a)

prosecuted until proven innocent.

b)

prosecuted until proven guilty.

c)

innocent until proven guilty.

d)

guilty until proven innocent.

89.
The Fifth Amendment guarantees an individual
a)
protection against self incrimination
b)
Protection against cruel and unusual punishment
c)
protection against unusual search and seizure
d)
the right to counsel
90.
The FBI, Secret Service, and the DEA are all examples of __________agencies
a)
Local
b)
County
c)
State
d)
Federal
91.

________ law enforcement takes place when police are on routine patrol and seek out criminals. Mark only one oval.

a)

reactive

b)

proactive

c)

community

d)

public

92.

The UCR separates crime into two primary categories _____________and _________________ crimes.

a)
cyber crimes and environmental crimes
b)
organized crimes and hate crimes
c)
violent crimes and property crimes
d)
white-collar crimes and blue-collar crimes
93.

The Funnel cake model represents several crimes being committed, but only a small percentage of criminals end up in _____________________.

a)
prison
b)
community service
c)
rehabilitation
d)
probation
94.

Fingerprints are taken from the suspect during this part of the criminal process

a)

Arrest

b)

Initial Appearance

c)

Booking

d)

Arraignment

95.

The Grand Jury is made up of a collection of ___________

a)

police officers

b)

politicians

c)

citizens

d)

witnesses

96.

During a preliminary hearing who decides whether or not there is enough evidence to send the case to trial?

a)

Arresting Officer

b)

Grand Jury

c)

Petit Jury

d)

Judge

97.

An example of the Discretionary Model?

a)

Police issuing a warning, ticket, or making an arrest

b)

Prosecutor must make a choice as to what to charge that person with

c)

The Judge must make a choice as to their punishment

d)

All of the above

98.

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

a)

actus reus

b)

voir dire

c)

corpus delicti

d)

mens rea

99.

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

a)

plea

b)

verdict

c)

bench

d)

cross-examination

100.

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)

jury trial

b)

bench trial

c)

civil trial

d)

grand jury