Part 1

Question 1

when was the constitution writren

Answer 1

the constitution was written in 1787 and estifed in 1789. with 7 articles and 27 amendments

Question 2

The purpose of the constitutiin

Answer 2

The constitution create the government. The constitution sets limits on government. Both a state and federal government exist.

Question 3

3 Branches of government

Answer 3

Legislative - makes laws. Executive- carries out laws. Judicial- Interpet laws

Question 4

what are the 3 Branches of goverment

Answer 4

Legislative - makes laws , Excecutive - carries out laws , Judical- Interpet Laws

Question 5

The Bill of rights

Answer 5

Are the first 10 amendments

Question 6

As a peace officer the amendments we focus on are

Answer 6

The first amendment , The fourth amendment, The fifth amendment, The sixth amendment, The eight amendment, and The fourteen amendment.

Question 7

what is the first amendment

Answer 7

R.A.P.P.S freedom of RELIGION,peaceful ASSEMBLY,PETITION ,PRESS, SPEECH

Question 8

There are limits of freedom of speech

Answer 8

protected speech and unprotected speech

Question 9

what is protected speech

Answer 9

public places, offensive speech in public, hate speech is generally protected

Question 10

what is unprotected speech

Answer 10

Incitement - speech that causes riots of a large audience. Fight words- causes physical altercation. Hostile audience.

Question 11

Fourth Amendment

Answer 11

Protects against unreasonable search a seizures. warrant shall be issue but upon having probable cause.

Question 12

Fifth Amendment

Answer 12

Protects against self incrimination, double jeopardy, and with out due process of law.

Question 13

Sixth Amendment

Answer 13

The right to a speedy public trial, right to be informed of nature and cause of accusation, right to confront witnesses against you, and the right to have assistance of counsel for defense

Question 14

Eight Amendment

Answer 14

Protects against cruel and usual punishment and Excessive bail

Question 15

The Fourteen Amendment

Answer 15

The fourteenth amendment is not apart of the bill of rights. All these laws applies to everyone.Any state cannot deprive any person of life ,liberty, or property.

Question 16

criminal court

Answer 16

People vs Defendant, Beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 17

Civil court

Answer 17

Plaintiff vs Respondent and preponderance of evidence.

Question 18

Supreme courts

Answer 18

handles mostly civil disputes and a limited number of felony .

Question 19

Federal courts

Answer 19

have jurisdiction over national matters

Question 20

Federal court systems

Answer 20

Supreme court,District court of appeal, Circuit court, County court.

Question 21

Prosecution

Answer 21

prosecutes all alleged violation of the penal law that takes place within the goverment . ( They represent the people)

Question 22

Defense

Answer 22

you must be provided counsel you will get a public defender if you can’t afford one.

Question 23

Indictment

Answer 23

Charged by a grand jury

Question 24

Plea

Answer 24

choose guilty or not guilty when charge with a crime

Question 25

Trial Jury

Answer 25

Criminal court 6 jurors, Supreme court 12 jurors 2to 4 alternates are choosen

Question 26

Grand jury

Answer 26

16-23 people, 12 votes needed to pass true bill, Term is 30 days, and proceedings are in secret.

Question 27

Jury or Judge trial

Answer 27

Any person who has to answer to any charges is entitle to be judged by a jury of his or her peers. A person may wave their right to a trial and have a judge decide the case.

Question 28

Misdemeanor trial

Answer 28

6 jurys

Question 29

Felony trial

Answer 29

12 jurors

Question 30

Grand Jury proceeding

Answer 30

Closed to the public. Only assistant district attorney, witnesses allowed. Attorneys for the defense cannot be present at a grant jury trial.

Question 31

peace officer status

Answer 31

Status -Section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law . A person designated as a peace officer line 27 Urban Park Ranger. Power - Section 2.20 of the criminal procedure law. (status before Power).

Question 32

Geographical area (jurisdiction)

Answer 32

Section 20.10 geographical area of employment New York city parks.

Question 33

Discretionary powers

Answer 33

Warn, Summons,Arrest, *Although you possess the authority and ability to do something you may choose not to act to the full extent of authority at all times.

Question 34

when do you use Discretionary Powers

Answer 34

limited resources, ambiguity and wide range or scope of criminal status, conflicting demands of public, and change of societal norms

Question 35

Ethics

Answer 35

Doing the right thing even when no one is watching

Question 36

Excessive force

Answer 36

Excessive force is a force that cannot be justified