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WorksheetsCriminal Justice 1 Midterm
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
During the ______ phase, the court examines the issues of fact for the purpose of reaching a verdict.
arraignment
trial
booking
sentencing
The term __________ means that you cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
grand jury review
double jeopardy
self-incrimination
exclusionary rule
This is known as the guilty act. It is the physical carrying out out of the crime.
concurrence
mens rea
actus reus
causation
The ______ amendment guarantees a speedy trial, an impartial jury, allows the accused to confront witnesses against them, and allows them to have a lawyer.
8th
6th
4th
5th
The taking of a person into physical custody.
Miranda rights
arrest
warrant
interrogation
Crime NOT known to the police is known as?
property crimes
index crimes
dark figure of crime
violent crimes
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.
adversarial model
funnel model
systems model
discretionary model
The ____ amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
8th
4th
6th
5th
This is known as the guilty mind. It is the intent of carrying out the crime.
causation
mens rea
actus reus
concurrence
__________ law enforcement takes place when police respond to a citizen’s call for service.
proactive
reactive
community
public
The _____ amendment protects citizens from self-incrimination.
6th
5th
8th
4th
Which of the following is NOT part of the Miranda warnings that law enforcement must read to suspects under arrest before they are questioned?
You have the right to talk to an attorney
You have the right to plead guilty
You have the right to remain silent
Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law
The ____ amendment guarantees that excessive bail shall not be required nor cruel or unusual punishments are inflicted upon a citizen.
6th
8th
4th
5th
_____ law enforcement takes place when police are on routine patrol and seek out criminals.
community
proactive
public
reactive
Who organizes the data in the UCR?
DEA
FBI
ATF
CIA
Which of the following refers to an administrative process officially recording an entry into detention after arrest?
arraignment
booking
first appearance
trial
Which of the following is an illegal action or activity for which a person can be punished by law?
factual causation
crime
warrant
actus reus
Which Criminal Justice goal is accomplished by punishing convicted offenders, ensuring restitution to victims, and protecting the rights of citizens.
to go to jail
to control crime
to achieve justice
to prevent crime
Which Amendment applies: Prohibits state and local governments from depriving a person of their life, liberty, or property without the due process of law.
6th
14th
8th
5th
Of the 27 amendments to the US Constitution, ____________ of them are considered the due process amendments.
6
3
5
4
It is the official compilation of statistics on crime and criminals.
CODIS
AFIS
UCR
NIBRS
Who makes the decision to sentence the defendant to the death penalty?
victim’s family
defendant
jury
judge
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.
adversarial model
due process model
wedding cake model
funnel model
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.
stop and frisk
plain view
hot pursuit
consent
Which of the following is NOT one of the levels of policing in America?
state
federal
local
criminal
This style of policing takes place when officers attempt to maintain order, seek out and disrupt criminal behavior, and use discretion in most situations.
service style
watchman style
legalistic style
retribution style
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 warrant
a trial
the booking process
a law
____________ are codes that officers use over the radio to covey certain actions that are occurring.
phonetic alphabet
plain language
10-codes
key words
This is the order of authority. It establishes definite lines of authority and channels of communication.
police management
chain of command
patrol
protect and serve
The level of justification needed to have an arrest warrant issued by a judge.
reasonable suspicion
probable cause
a hunch
proof beyond a reasonable doubt
At the beginning of their shift, police officers have a meeting with their shift sergeant called ____________.
BOLO beginning
shift start
roll call
organizational start-up
Before being able to secure a search warrant and/or conduct a lawful search, the police must establish _____________.
probable cause
a probable guess
reasonable suspicion
a hunch
The purpose of arresting a suspect is to:
charge them with a criminal offense
search them for weapons
investigates them further for potential crimes
assists them in solving a problem
Criminal justice can be defined as:
The U.S. Constitution only
A branch of civil law dealing with property disputes
A set of laws, procedures, and agencies identifying and punishing offenders
The study of history and politics
What is the police officer’s motto?
to serve and watch over
to prevent escape
to protect and serve
to prove the law
Which of the following refers to restricting a person’s movement for a reasonable amount of time in order to investigate potential criminal activity?
booking
detaining
bail
arrest
The Present Era of policing began after which major event?
COVID-19 Pandemic
Vietnam War
9/11 Attacks
Cold War
This is the largest police department (number of officers) in the United States.
Chicago Police Department
Houston Police Department
New York Police Department
Los Angeles Police Department
He created the Bow Street Runners.
August Vollmer
Henry Fielding
Sir Robert Peel
Ted Bundy
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic responsibilities of the police?
to provide services
to commit crimes
to enforce the law
to preserve the peace
The administrative activities of controlling, directing, and coordinating police personnel, resources, and activities are known as:
chain of command
police management
patrol
protect and serve
Which of the following is NOT one of the four effective communication skills used by police officers?
reactionary
nonverbal
thinking
listening
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.
plain view
hot pursuit
stop and frisk
consent
This is the first city in the US to establish a full police department.
Houston
Boston
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
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?
hot pursuit
consent
plain view
stop and frisk
The FBI enforces primarily what type of laws?
Federal
Civil
Local
State
This style of police management utilizes a chain of command with a limited number of officers reporting to a supervisor.
militaristic style
community policing style
combined effort style
singular style
The main goal of a police officer during public interactions is:
End interactions peacefully
Use force to gain control
Win every argument
Avoid communication
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.
service style
legalistic style
watchman style
retribution style
The Confrontation Clause gives defendants the right to:
Have counsel appointed if poor
Face witnesses against them in court
Avoid testifying at trial
Appeal to the Supreme Court automatically
When an officer observes a “suspicious” person, they may pat down that person for weapons because of the __________ exception.
stop and frisk
consent
plain view
hot pursuit
Any evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against a defendant at trial because of the _______________.
search and seizure rule
forfeiture rule
exclusionary rule
illegally obtained rule
Miranda warnings stem from which U.S. Supreme Court case?
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
Mapp v. Ohio
This is the earliest known criminal code.
Tennessee Code Annotated
Uniform Crime Report
The Code of Hammurabi
Frankpledge Crime System
This is the geographical area where the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement officers take place.
jurisdiction
trial
miranda warnings
warrant
He created the London Metropolitan Police Force.
Henry Fielding
August Vollmer
Sir Robert Peel
Ted Bundy
This style of police management is based on solving problems by having the police act as partners with community members.
combined effort style
community policing style
singular style
militaristic style
The laptop located inside most police vehicles which allows police officers to communicate a large amount of information is known as:
mobile data terminal
police laptop 101
communication zone
terminal computer system
They were known as the first real detectives because they investigated and apprehended criminals.
Bow Street Runners
Praetorian Guard
Bobbies
Constable
What was the historical case that dealt with stop and frisk?
Miranda v Arizona
Terry v Ohio
Mapp v Ohio
US v Pitts
What is generally considered the most common type of search that is conducted without a search warrant?
consent search
stop and frisk
search incident to arrest
arrest search
The number of people supervised by one manager?
span of control
chain of command
unity of command
top-down management
Every individual has only one supervisor.
span of control
chain of command
unity of command
top-down management
Frankpledge looked for two crimes.
assault and robbery
theft and vandalism
alcohol and drugs
theft and murder
What is the first goal of the criminal justice system?
Prevent crime
Control crime
Achieve justice
Protect rights
Which clause ensures equal treatment under state laws for all people?
Confrontation Clause
Due Process Clause
Equal Protection Clause
Assistance of Counsel
TRUE or FALSE: Crime rates help allocate police resources.
True
False
TRUE or FALSE: A person has a reasonable expectation of privacy in their discarded garbage.
True
False
TRUE or FALSE: A search warrant must be specific to the location being searched and the items to be searched for and seized.
True
False
TRUE or FALSE: The UCR divides crimes into violent, non-violent and property crimes.
True
False
TRUE or FALSE: A suspect may be released on bail before trial.
True
False
TRUE or FALSE: The 4th Amendment states that evidence that is obtained illegally can be used against someone at their trial.
True
False
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.
True
False
TRUE or FALSE: The 6th Amendment gives the right to a trial by a jury of your peers that is unbiased.
True
False
TRUE or FALSE: A person who is detained is arrested.
True
False
Who is responsible for collecting crime data for the Uniform Crime Report (UCR)?
Bureau of Justice Statistics
victims in a survey
the criminal courts
FBI
What are the three main components of the criminal justice system?
Police, Courts, Corrections
Investigation, Trial, Sentencing
Arrest, Bail, Probation
Crime, Punishment, Rehabilitation
At which stage in the criminal justice process does the defendant enter a plea?
booking
arraignment
preliminary hearing
trial
Which stage in the criminal justice process involves taking pictures and fingerprints of the suspect?
arraignment
trial
booking
preliminary hearing
In the criminal justice process, a(n) has to occur before a(n) can take place.
sentence; arrest
first appearnance; arrest
trial; arraignment
arrest; booking
Bail is usually set at the:
time of arrest
first appearance before the judge
preliminary hearing
booking stage
Which offense is punishable by confinement in prison for mare than 1 year or by death?
misdemeanor
legal guilt
petty offense
felony
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 _________.
information
indictment
probable cause
punishment
A crime that is punishable by a fine or by incarceration in jail for not more than a year is caled a(n) _______.
felony
arrest
juvenile offense
misdemeanor
A group of citizens who meet to investigate charges coming from preliminary hearings is called a(n) ________.
grand jury
organization
agency
prisoners
A defendant cannot waive his or her right to trial by jury.
True
False
In most jurisdictions, the defendants has the choice between a jury trial and a bench trial.
True
False
Basic right of all people in the U.S. is the idea that all people are ________________________.
prosecuted until proven innocent.
prosecuted until proven guilty.
innocent until proven guilty.
guilty until proven innocent.
________ law enforcement takes place when police are on routine patrol and seek out criminals. Mark only one oval.
reactive
proactive
community
public
The UCR separates crime into two primary categories _____________and _________________ crimes.
The Funnel cake model represents several crimes being committed, but only a small percentage of criminals end up in _____________________.
Fingerprints are taken from the suspect during this part of the criminal process
Arrest
Initial Appearance
Booking
Arraignment
The Grand Jury is made up of a collection of ___________
police officers
politicians
citizens
witnesses
During a preliminary hearing who decides whether or not there is enough evidence to send the case to trial?
Arresting Officer
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Judge
An example of the Discretionary Model?
Police issuing a warning, ticket, or making an arrest
Prosecutor must make a choice as to what to charge that person with
The Judge must make a choice as to their punishment
All of the above
The process by which a jury is selected for a criminal trial.
actus reus
voir dire
corpus delicti
mens rea
This term represents the decision made by the jury in a criminal trial.
plea
verdict
bench
cross-examination
A trial where only the judge decides whether or not the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the charge(s) brought against them.
jury trial
bench trial
civil trial
grand jury
