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 by police departments to locate and identify hot
spots?
a. arrest rates
b. crime mapping
c. preventive patrol
d. rapid response
Prosecutors have unrestrained discretionary powers.
a. True
b. False
A(n) is the taking into custody of a citizen for the purpose of detaining him or her on a
criminal charge.
a. arrest
b. frisk
c. seizure
d. stop
Sheriffs’ departments are more likely to conduct search and rescue operations than
police departments.
a. True
b. False
The federal Crime Victims’ Rights Act provides victims with the right to be reasonably
notified of any parole proceedings and the right to attend and be reasonably heard at
such proceedings.
a. True
b. False
The decision in McKeiver v. Pennsylvaniarepresented the one instance in which the
Court did not move the juvenile court further toward the adult model.
a. True
b. False
The courtroom workgroup consists of the judge and jury.
a. True
b. False
Researchers who study the causes of crime are:
a. victimologists.
b. criminologists.
c. psychologists.
d. sociologists.
Which landmark case effectively ended the execution of those who committed capital
crimes as juveniles?
a. Atkinsv.Virginia
b. Furmanv.Georgia
c. Greggv.Georgia
d. Roperv.Simmons
What is an alternative to trial offered by a judge or prosecutor, in which the offender
agrees to participate in a specified counseling treatment program in return for
withdrawal of the charges?
a. day reporting center
b. home confinement
c. pretrial diversion program
d. probation office
Instead of trying to determine guilt or innocence, the parties involved in the juvenile
court work together in the best interests of the child, with the emphasis on rehabilitation
rather than punishment.
a. True
b. False
The community era of policing began in the 1930s.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following is a Part II offense?
a. driving under the influence
b. burglary
c. arson
d. motor vehicle theft
Due to America’s counterterrorism strategies, the risk of a spectacular attack in the
homeland has significantly
decreased since 9/11.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following is not an illegal psychoactive drug?
a. marijuana
b. alcohol
c. heroin
d. cocaine
For more than a century, the most important piece of trace evidence has been:
a. DNA.
b. the human fingerprint.
c. human hair.
d. blood evidence.
Which of the following is NOT a violent crime?
a. robbery
b. assault
c. burglary
d. murder
Which form of shock incarceration was modeled after military basic training,
emphasizing strict discipline, manual labor, and physical training?
a. boot camp
b. intensive supervision probation
c. pretrial diversion program
d. scared straight
Which is an early form of correctional facility that emphasized separating inmates from
society and from one another so that they would have an environment in which to
reflect on their wrongdoing, and ponder their reformation?
a. jail
b. penitentiary
c. prison
d. supermax facility
Minor criminal matters, such as traffic violations, prostitution, and drunk and disorderly
conduct, are typically handled in courts with limited jurisdiction.
a. True
b. False
Ballistics is the study of:
a. DNA.
b. fingerprinting.
c. firearms.
d. response time.
A “hot crime” will receive attention as “time permits.”
a. True
b. False
Because of , police officers are limited in what they can do to convince the target of an
undercover operation to participate in an illegal activity.
a. duress
b. entrapment
c. necessity
d. self-defense
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 that Ted was obsessed with Susan
and when she rejected him, he raped and then strangled her. Prosecutors are seeking the
death penalty.
Ted’s lawyers believe that Ted is mentally handicapped. After testimony from medical
experts from both the prosecution and the defense, the jury comes to the conclusion that
Ted is in fact mentally handicapped. Which Supreme Court case ruled that the death
penalty cannot be given to a mentally handicapped defendant?
a. Atkinsv.Virginia
b. Furmanv.Georgia
c. Greggv.Georgia
d. Weemsv.UnitedStates
A federal judge overturns a Nebraska state law making it a crime for sex offenders to
use social media. This is an example of a(n):
a. constitutional law.
b. statutory law.
c. administrative law.
d. case law.