Exam 3

Question 1

In the public’s mind, what is the primary responsibility of the police?

Answer 1

Enforce laws

Question 2

Police officers primarily see themselves fulfilling what role?

Answer 2

Crime fighters

Question 3

_______ is one of the most controversial roles of the police because it detracts from the other more visible duties of law enforcement.

Answer 3

Preventing crime

Question 4

Which constitutional amendment is the legal basis for the Miranda warning?

Answer 4

5th amendment

Question 5

Which amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizure and requires probable cause to issue a warrant?

Answer 5

Fourth Amendment

Question 6

The right against self-incrimination is provided for in the ________amendment of the constitution

Answer 6

Fifth

Question 7

Which of the four functions of the courts is to protect individuals from the unfair advantage that the government with its immense resources in a court case?

Answer 7

Due process

Question 8

Which of the four functions of the courts emphasizes punishment and retribution - criminals must suffer for the harm done to society, and it is the courts responsibility to see that they do so.

Answer 8

Crime Control

Question 9

Courts that review decisions made by lower courts are called:

Answer 9

Appellate courts

Question 10

Courts in which most cases usually begin and in which questions of fact are examined?

Answer 10

Trial courts

Question 11

What is the standard of proof used in criminal trails?

Answer 11

Reasonable doubt

Question 12

Which of the following is a way a juror can be challenged for cause in void dire?

Answer 12

Preemptory challenges

Question 13

Verbal evidence given by witnesses under oath is called:

Answer 13

Testimony

Question 14

A rule of evidence requiring that communication between a client and his or her attorney be kept confidential, unless the client consents to disclosure is called:

Answer 14

Attorney- Client privilege

Question 15

What are the four basic philosophical reasons for sentencing criminals?

Answer 15

Retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation

Question 16

Laws that require an inmate to serve a certain percentage of their sentence are called?

Answer 16

Truth sentencing

Question 17

A period of incarceration that is fixed by sentencing authority is called:

Answer 17

IDK

determinate sentencing

Question 18

What type of facility is reserved for “worst of the worst” offenders?

Answer 18

Supermax

Question 19

A disciplinary action taken by prison officials in which all inmates are ordered to their quarters and nonessential prision activities are suspended is known as:

Answer 19

Lockdown

Question 20

A criminal sanction in which a convict is allowed to remain in the community rather than be imprisoned as long as she or he follows certain conditions set by the court is called:

Answer 20

Probation

Question 21

Who decides whether or not a defendant, of convicted, will be eligible for the death penalty

Answer 21

Jury

Question 22

What should an officer have in order to stop a person ?

Answer 22

Reasonable suspicion

Question 23

What should an officer have in order to arrest a person?

Answer 23

Probable cause

Question 24

Before any court can hear a case, it must have _________ over their persons involved in the case or its subject matter

Answer 24

Jurisdiction

Question 25

The rehabilitation function of the court is based of which of the following models?

Answer 25

*Medical model

Question 26

What are the reasons for an appeal?

Answer 26

- information of tainted evidence by the prosecution | - faulty jury instructions delivered by the judge

Question 27

Which level of law enforcement against has the broadest authority to apprehend criminal suspects, maintain order, and provide services to the community?

Answer 27

Municipal agencies / local