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Because of federal inaction, it has been left to the individual states to pass stricter gun control measures, if their elected officials choose to do so. a.True b.False Case 8-2 Ruth was arrested for burglary. If Ruth is found guilty, […]

A juvenile’s first contact with the juvenile justice system usually comes through a: a. juvenile court judge. b. juvenile probation officer. c. juvenile residential specialist. d. police officer. Discuss the situations in which the Miranda warning is unnecessary. Answer: A […]

A proposition that can be tested by researchers to determine if it is valid is a: a. hypothesis. b. scientific method. c. theory. d. correlation. Discuss the difference between juvenile delinquents and status offenders. a)Juvenile delinquency is behavior that is […]

Anger-control therapy is an example of a punitive condition of probation. a. True b. False Mr. Johnson was hired by the head of the department of corrections to run the new prison that was being constructed. It is designed to […]

Identity theft existed prior to the Internet. c. True d. False The majority of a patrol officer’s time is spent on: a. preventive patrol. b. calls for service. c. administrative duties. d. officer-initiated activities. Answer: a The main duties of […]

A defense for criminal liability in which the defendant claims that the taking of intoxicants rendered him or her unable to form the requisite intent to commit a criminal act is: a. never accepted in court. b. a good defense […]

Case 8-1 Andrew was arrested and charged with second degree murder. His family was able to gather enough money to retain a well-respected criminal defense attorney. His attorney believes that it is very important to get Andrew out of jail […]

Osama bin Laden’s al Qaeda group has its origins in: a. Iraq. b. Saudi Arabia. c. Afghanistan. d. Pakistan. A(n) witness is one who can truthfully and accurately testify on a fact in question without having specialized training or knowledge. […]

The quality of American police service in the nineteenth century was bad. a. True b. False Case 3-1 Johnny and Martin are in a bar drinking beer and talking. Sharon walks in and starts talking to Johnny. Martin gets jealous […]

Which agency operates throughout the United States? a. DEA b. FBI c. ATF d. all of the these When police officers “handle the situation” they are performing which responsibility of policing? a. enforcing laws b. providing services c. preventing crime […]

Supreme Court Justices may write concurring opinions, outlining the reason why they feel the majority’s decision erred. a. True b. False Robbery is considered a violent crime. a. True b. False Answer: True The unwritten judicial policy that favors noninterference […]

Which pattern of inmate behavior includes following rules and generally doing whatever is necessary to speed up their release so they can continue their chosen careers? a. disorganized criminal b. doing time c. gleaning d. jailing Case 13-1 Donovan is […]

A dual court system means that there are: a. local and state courts. b. trial and appellate courts. c. federal and state courts. d. misdemeanor and felony courts. Case 3-1 Johnny and Martin are in a bar drinking beer and […]

One of the basic assumptions of is that people are able to justify improper or even criminal behavior by convincing themselves that it is actually acceptable behavior. a. rational choice theory b. control theory c. social psychology d. trait theory […]

Duress, self-defense, entrapment, and necessity are examples of excuse defenses. a. True b. False If a law enforcement officer has a search warrant authorizing him to search for a desktop computer located in the office of the suspect’s house, where […]

A(n) is a situation that requires extralegal or exceptional actions by the police. In these circumstances, police officers are justified in not following procedural rules, such as those pertaining to search and arrest warrants. a. exclusionary circumstance b. exigent circumstance […]

1. Which of the following is true regarding deviance? a. Deviance is an objective concept that all members of society agree upon. b. Deviance is another term used to describe all criminal activity. c. Deviance is behavior that is considered […]

60. Different societies can have vastly different ideas of what constitutes criminal behavior. a. True b. False 61. The two most common models of how society decides which acts are criminal are the crime control and due process models. a. […]

1. Which goal of corrections focuses on preparing the offender for a return to the community unmarred by further criminal behavior? a. deterrence b. diversion c. incapacitation d. reintegration 2. A strategy to keep those offenders who qualify away from […]

59. The first step of the revocation process is the arraignment. a. True b. False 60. Most probationers are repeat offenders who have committed nonviolent crimes. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Probation: Doing Time in the […]

1. In what state was the first penitentiary opened? a. Washington, DC b. Illinois c. New York d. Pennsylvania 2. Which is an early form of correctional facility that emphasized separating inmates from society and from one another so that […]

55. Much of the growth in the number of Americans behind bars can be attributed to the enhancement and stricter enforcement of the nation’s drug laws. a. True b. False 56. Today in the United States, the chance of someone […]

52. Officers who work the prison yard usually have the least seniority, befitting the assignment’s reputation as dangerous and stressful. a. True b. False 53. Female correctional officers are less effective than their male counterparts in maintaining discipline in men’s […]

1. Inmates develop their own language, or: a. dialect. b. argot. c. code. d. slang. 2. Which pattern of inmate behavior includes following rules and generally doing whatever is necessary to speed up their release so they can continue their […]

54. In juvenile court, the judge has wide discretion in disposing of each case. a. True b. False 55. Skipping school is considered a status offense. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: The Evolution of American Juvenile […]

1. Which of the following is true of the child-saving movement? a. Child savers were interested only in the welfare of abused and neglected children b. Child savers believed in treatment, not punishment c. Child savers disputed the concept of […]

KEYWORDS: Blooms: Remember ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: The Terror Threat LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CJIA.GAMI.16.14.07 – Identify three important trends in international terrorism. 39. Because of federal inaction, it has been left to the individual states to pass stricter gun control […]

1. What is also known as “influence peddling” and occurs in the business world when somebody within a company sells influence, power, or information to a person outside the company who can benefit? a. bribery b. embezzlement c. consumer fraud […]

57. Assault and battery are the same crime. a. True b. False 58. Robbery is considered a violent crime. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: Types of Crime LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CJIA.GAMI.16.02.01 – Identify the six different main categories of […]

1. What is the newest variation on crime? a. high–tech crime b. white–collar crime c. public order crime d. organized crime 2. Which of these counts as a public order crime? a. murder b. prostitution c. larceny d. battery ANSWER: […]

1. The is the supreme law of the land, and as such is the basis of all law in the United States. a. Declaration of Independence b. U.S. Penal Code c. U.S. Constitution d. Case law of the U.S. Supreme […]

62. Proceedings in civil court are normally initiated by the plaintiff. a. True b. False 63. In a criminal case, the wrongful act is the violation of a statute that prohibits some type of activity. a. True b. False ANSWER: […]

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic responsibilities of the police as pinpointed by Bittner? a. to create laws b. to enforce laws c. to provide services d. to prevent crime 2. In the public […]

KEYWORDS: Blooms: Remember ANSWER: False REFERENCES: A Short History of the American Police LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CJIA.GAMI.16.04.02 – Explain how intelligence–led policing works and how it benefits modern police departments. 61. The patronage system was designed to root out corruption and […]

1. A hierarchically structured administrative organization that carries out specific functions is a: a. bureaucracy. b. delegation. c. chain of command. d. strategy. 2. What is the ultimate goal of a bureaucratic organization, such as a police department? a. administration […]

62. DNA taken from a crime scene may soon be able to provide law enforcement with a physical description of a suspect. a. True b. False 63. Police response time is a benchmark used for police efficiency. a. True b. […]

59. A seizure is the act of taking possession of a person or property. a. True b. False 60. The most frequent exception to the warrant requirement involves searches with consent. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: […]

1. The Fourth Amendment contains two critical legal concepts: a prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures and: a. a trial by a jury of peers. b. prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. c. requirement of probable cause to make an […]

62. The highest appellate court in a state is usually called the supreme court. a. True b. False 63. Every state has at least one federal district court. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: The Federal Court System LEARNING […]

1. The court’s legitimacy is based on two factors: impartiality and: a. independence. b. the judge’s prerogative. c. jurisdiction. d. the statutes. 2. The function of the court is concerned with speed and efficiency. a. due process b. crime control […]

1. What is the first step toward determining the suspect’s guilt or innocence after an arrest has been made? a. indictment b. information c. initial appearance d. preliminary hearing 2. Excessive bail is prohibited under the Amendment. a. Fourth b. […]

68. Only a criminal defendant has the right to “take the Fifth” during a criminal trial. a. True b. False 69. Protection against double jeopardy is contained within the Fifth Amendment. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: Pleading Guilty […]

58. During a sentencing hearing, the judge’s role is passive and reactive. a. True b. False 59. In federal court, capital punishment can be an option for those who traffic large amounts of illegal drugs. a. True b. False ANSWER: […]

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic philosophical reasons for sentencing? a. deterrence b. incapacitation c. retribution d. revenge 2. The strategy of preventing crime through the threat of punishment is called: a. deterrence. b. […]

In the past 10 years, the annual number of executions in the United States: a. has remained stable. b. has increased dramatically. c. has decreased. d. has dropped to almost zero. The U.S. Supreme Court orders a lower court to […]

What level of home monitoring requires that offenders remain home at all times, with exceptions being made for education, employment, counseling, or other specified activities such as the purchase of food, or in some instances attendance at religious ceremonies? a. […]

Intermediate sanctions increase the amount of control the state exerts over the individual compared to standard probation. a. True b. False A broad term used to describe the basic assumptions and values that permeate law enforcement agencies and are taught […]

Case 14-2 Julie joins an online dating website. She plans on meeting men but not for the purpose of dating them. She already has a boyfriend named James. Julie and James plan to use the online dating website to commit […]

Victim surveys are used to collect data from criminals and victims of crime. a. True b. False Case 7-2 Barney was sentenced to a term of life in prison after he was found guilty of an armed home invasion robbery. […]

The patronage system was designed to root out corruption and provide for better police officers. a. True b. False Case 12-2 Officer Hernandez has been working for the correctional system for 5 years. As a custodial officer he has performed […]

The ability to choose between and among alternative courses of action is known as: a. choice. b. control. c. discretion. d. power. Which officers often police a state’s natural resources and often oversee its firearm laws? a. fish, game, and […]

Home detention is the strictest form of home monitoring. a. True b. False In , the Supreme Court held that jurors may not be excluded based on their race. a. J.E.B.v.Alabama b. Adamsonv.California c. Batsonv.Kentucky d. Swainv.Alabama Answer: c Part […]

Because there are more stolen vehicles than murders in most jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies use more resources and time to investigate stolen vehicles than murders. a. True b. False Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic […]

The first American police department was formed in Philadelphia. a. True b. False There is no parole in the federal prison system. a. True b. False Answer: True Domestic courts and mental health courts are considered to be specialty courts. […]

Case law relies on how courts interpret a statute. a. True b. False What level of law enforcement divides duties between counties and municipalities? a. federal b. local c. national d. state Answer: b In the current criminal justice system, […]

In the case of , the Supreme Court held that a defendant’s decision not to testify during the trial cannot be held against him or her. a. Adamsonv.California b. BatsonvKentucky c. J.E.B.v.Alabama d. Swainv.Alabama What type of technology is utilized […]

Many prosecutors and defense attorneys are opposed to “real offense” procedures because they can render a plea bargain meaningless. a. True b. False The exclusionary rule prohibits the use of illegally seized evidence. a. True b. False Answer: True The […]

Case 7-1 Jack was arrested for the serious crime of robbery by the local police department. When police searched Jack incident to arrest, they found a small amount of heroin and a needle used for injecting heroin. Jack is also […]

Case 9-2 Ted was arrested and charged with the first degree murder of Susan. Ted and Susan were coworkers at a local bar where Ted was the busboy and Susan was a waitress. The prosecutors believed there was convincing evidence […]

can be defined as an approach that promotes community-police relations. a. Directed patrol b. Random patrol c. Proactive patrol d. Community policing During the pretrial, the takes on the role of the referee. a. defense attorney b. judge c. prosecutor […]