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
Part II offenses are measured only by data.
Wilderness camps, farms, and ranches where between 30 and 50 children are placed in
an environment that provides recreational activities and treatment programs are referred
to as:
a. family group homes.
b. foster care programs.
c. group homes.
d. rural programs.
Case 1-2
Beth was arrested by the San Francisco Police Department for the crime of burglary.
San Francisco is in the state of California. She is charged with a violation of state law.
In the state of California, burglary is a felony.
Who would not be part of the criminal court work group that has the responsibility of
determining the innocence or
guilt of Beth?
a. the probation officer
b. the judge
c. the prosecutor
d. the defense attorney
What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?
a. beyond a reasonable doubt
b. probable cause
c. preponderance of the evidence
d. clear and convincing evidence
In a civil case, the injured party is called the:
a. plaintiff.
b. defendant.
c. prosecutor.
d. state.
Court decisions that provide guidance in interpreting the law are called:
a. procedural guidelines.
b. benchmarks.
c. precedents.
d. baselines.
After the defense closes its case, the prosecution is permitted to bring new evidence
forward that was not used during its initial presentation to the jury. This is called the
stage of the trial.
a. cross-examination
b. closing argument
c. rebuttal
d. surrebuttal
Case 1-1
John had a family member who was killed in the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers. He
really wants to be involved in combating terrorism in the United States. He one day
wants to work in law enforcement. He contacts a local police department’s recruiting
office to learn about job opportunities and speaks with Officer Jones.
Where will John most likely find a position that is most active in fighting terrorism?
a. Department of Homeland Security
b. Florida Highway Patrol
c. Federal Bureau of Investigation
d. King County Sheriff’s Office
About one third of American households possess at least one firearm.
a.True
b.False
Case 2-2
Mayor Smith is the newly elected mayor of Anytown, USA. He is concerned with the
increasing crimes rates in his city. He schedules a meeting with Chief Gomez, who has
been the chief of the police department since 1990. He plans to discuss crime trends and
ways to collect data to be able to measure the overall crime rate in Anytown, USA.
Mayor Smith asks Chief Gomez if there is an annual report compiled to give an
indication about how much criminal activity there is in Anytown, USA. He also wants
to compare Anytown’s crime rates to other cities of the same population in the United
States. Chief Gomez explains that the U.S. Department of Justice releases such a report.
What is the name of this report that Chief Gomez is talking about?
a. NCVS
b. self-reported surveys of criminals
c. UCR
d. NIBRS
By definition, is a term used to explain the fact that criminal activity declines with age.
a. age of conformity
b. age of delinquency
c. age of onset
d. aging out
The United States has a dual prison system that parallels its dual court system.
a. True
b. False
Case 13-1
Donovan is 16 years old. He has been getting into trouble at school and not listening to
his parents at home. He is also hanging out with a new group of kids in the
neighborhood. His parents are growing frustrated with his antics. They finally called the
police when it was 2 a.m. and he had not returned home.
The next time police are at Donovan’s home they are there to question him about a
robbery that was committed. After speaking briefly with Donovan, they place him
under arrest. What is the first stage of the pretrial juvenile justice process that Donovan
will go through after he is referred to juvenile court?
a. intake
b. pretrial diversion
c. transfer to adult court
d. detention
Custodial employees in prisons, those who deal directly with inmates, .
a. make up more than three quarters of a prison’s staff
b. make up more than half of a prison’s staff
c. make up approximately 40% of a prison’s staff
d. make up 100% of a prison’s staff, because all employees are categorized as custodial
When conducting a search incidental to arrest, officers may only search the suspect’s
body and clothing for
evidence or weapons.
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 almost every job inside the prison walls. He is well
respected by the inmates and his fellow officers. Officer Hernandez found out that there
is an opportunity to be promoted. He studies for the exam and reviews all the policies
and duties for the employees at the correctional institution.
One of Sergeant Hernandez’s responsibilities is to censor inmate mail in order to
maintain prison security. Which
constitutional amendment is related to the issue of censoring inmate mail?
a. First Amendment
b. Fourth Amendment
c. Fifth Amendment
d. Eighth Amendment
The police responsibility of “preserving the peace” is strongly related to:
a. preventing crime.
b. providing public service.
c. enforcing the law.
d. fighting crime.
The older a person is the less likely he or she will be to exhibit criminal behavior.
a. True
b. False
The computer is the instrument of a crime such as when the computer itself is stolen.
a.True
b.False
“Punishment is society’s means of expressing condemnation of illegal acts such as
embezzlement.” This is the basic principle of which sentencing philosophy?
a. deterrence
b. incapacitation
c. rehabilitation
d. retribution
Once the initial appearance has been completed and bail is set, the prosecutor must
establish:
a. preponderance of the evidence.
b. evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.
c. reasonable suspicion.
d. probable cause.
Criminal law has one primary function: to express public morality.
a. True
b. False
Sutherland’s holds that individuals are exposed to the values of family and
peers such as school friends or co-workers.
a. psychological theory
b. trait theory
c. conflict theory
d. differential association theory
What is the primary responsibility of sheriff’s departments?
a. investigating violent crime
b. investigating drug crimes
c. maintaining the jail
d. collecting taxes
Forfeiture is a process by which the government seizes property gained from or used in
criminal activity.
a. True
b. False
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
Which of the following is not considered an express power?
a. the power to coin money
b. police powers
c. the power to raise an army
d. the power to regulate interstate commerce
Given the invasiveness of electronic surveillance, the Supreme Court has generally held
that the practice is prohibited by _____________________.
a. the Fourth Amendment
b. the Fifth Amendment
c. the Sixth Amendment
d. the Eighth Amendment
Which rank of custodial staff is responsible for overseeing platoons of officers in
specific parts of the prison, such as various cell blocks or work spaces?
a. captain
b. lieutenant
c. officer
d. sergeant
Medical drugs that require a physician’s permission for purchase are .
The emphasized centralized police organizations, increased use of technology, and a
limitation of police discretion through regulations and guidelines.
is force applied by a police officer that is likely or intended to cause death.
Summarize the distinction between jails and prisons, and indicate the importance of
jails in the American correctional system.
is the genetic material found in the cells of all living things.
The computer is the of a crime, such as when the computer itself or its software is
stolen.
is indirect evidence that is offered to establish, by inference, the likelihood of a fact that
is in question.
Differentiate between child abuse and child neglect and how they contribute to juvenile
delinquency.
Discuss the ways that attorneys may challenge persons from serving on the jury.
Describe how forensic experts use DNA fingerprinting to solve crimes.
is the criminal action of being involved in an organized effort to engage in illegal
business transactions.
is based on the notion that meaningful interaction between police officers and citizens
will lead to a partnership in preventing and fighting crime.
Explain what “Release on Recognizance” means and who is likely to qualify.
Thanks to the of the Constitution, federal law will almost always prevail.
A(n) is the forcible taking of a person or property in response to a violation of the law.
The primary purpose of private security is to _______________________rather than
stop it.
A(n) is an action taken by a probationer that, although not criminal, breaks the terms of
probation as designated by the court.