Question 1

In 1870, the U.S. Department of Justice became involved in policing when the attorney general hired investigators to enforce _______________.   This eventually led to the formation of the FBI.

Accepted Answer

The Mann Act, also known as the White Slave Traffic Act, was passed in 1910 and prohibited the transportation of women and girls across state lines for "immoral purposes." The Department of Justice became involved in enforcing the Mann Act in 1912, and this eventually led to the formation of the FBI in 1935.

Question 2

When an officer does not have probable cause to arrest but her or his suspicions are legitimately aroused by the unusual or suspicious behavior of an individual, the officer can:

Accepted Answer

An officer can perform a stop and frisk, also known as a Terry stop, when they have reasonable suspicion that a person may be involved in criminal activity, even if they do not have probable cause for an arrest.

Question 3

Information provided by a suspect that leads to the seizure of incriminating evidence is permissible if the evidence would have been obtained anyway by other means or sources. This is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The inevitable discovery rule allows evidence to be admitted if it would have been discovered eventually through lawful means, even if initially discovered through information provided by a suspect.

Question 4

Which of the following is not accurate regarding today's top priorities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not accurate regarding...

Question 5

Which of the following is considered to be the first state police force?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is considered to...

Question 6

Which of the following is not among the tasks performed by patrol officers?

Accepted Answer

Patrol officers aim to facilitate the smooth movement of traffic and people, not inhibit it.

Question 7

What is known about adding more police officers to help bring down the crime rate?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that increasing the number of police officers can lead to a reduction in crime levels, as their presence can deter criminal activity and improve law enforcement response times.

Question 8

Under which circumstances can police officers not perform a warrantless search?

Accepted Answer

A housesitter does not have the authority to consent to a search of the premises unless they have been given explicit permission by the homeowner.

Question 9

Police and other law enforcement agents are termed the gatekeepers of society because:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Police and other law enforcement agents are...

Question 10

Recent court rulings pertaining to Miranda warnings have:

Accepted Answer

Recent court rulings have generally given police greater leeway in their actions, allowing for more flexibility in how Miranda warnings are administered and interpreted.

Question 11

In ________________________, the Court ruled that African American defendants accused of murdering whites are entitled to have jurors questioned about their racial bias

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ________________________, the Court ruled that African...

Question 12

Assigning officers to a particular area to proactively investigate suspicious activities and to enforce existing gun, drug, traffic, and related laws is termed:

Accepted Answer

Directed patrol involves assigning officers to specific areas to focus on particular issues, such as investigating suspicious activities and enforcing laws.

Question 13

The Supreme Court has used case law to define the boundaries of the Miranda warning since this landmark decision was handed down.  Which is inaccurate pertaining to these boundaries?

Accepted Answer

The Miranda warning does not require suspects to be fully aware of all possible outcomes of waiving their rights; they must simply understand their rights and the consequences of waiving them.

Question 14

A classic attempt to measure police patrol effectiveness was the Kansas City study.  What did this study indicate about the effectiveness of police patrol?

Accepted Answer

The Kansas City study found that variations in police patrol, whether increased or decreased, had little effect on crime rates, citizens' fear of crime, or their attitudes toward the police.

Question 15

The group called for jury duty from which jury panels are selected is called the _______________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The group called for jury duty from...

Question 16

Nearly all sheriffs' departments provide basic law enforcement services and investigate crimes.  Many sheriffs' departments also maintain:

Accepted Answer

Many sheriffs' departments are responsible for maintaining the county jail, overseeing the incarceration of individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences.

Question 17

The investigation of crimes occurs in a variety of ways.  Which of the following is not a practice of detectives to investigate criminals?

Accepted Answer

Detectives typically do not respond to the initial call for help; this is usually the role of patrol officers. Detectives become involved in the investigation after the initial response.

Question 18

In Richmond Newspapers Inc. v. Commonwealth of Virginia (1980), the U.S. Supreme Court interpreted the First Amendment to mean that members of the press (and the public) have a right to ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Richmond Newspapers Inc. v. Commonwealth of...

Question 19

The right to be protected from _____________ was made applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment in the case of Benton v. Maryland.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The right to be protected from _____________...

Question 20

In the critically important case of _______________________, the Court granted the absolute right to counsel in all felony cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the critically important case of _______________________,...

Quiz 17: Police and the Courts Investigation Arrest and Adjudication

In 1870, the U.S. Department of Justice became involved in policing when the attorney general hired investigators to enforce _______________. This eventually led to the formation of the FBI.

When an officer does not have probable cause to arrest but her or his suspicions are legitimately aroused by the unusual or suspicious behavior of an individual, the officer can:

Information provided by a suspect that leads to the seizure of incriminating evidence is permissible if the evidence would have been obtained anyway by other means or sources. This is referred to as:

Which of the following is not accurate regarding today's top priorities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation?

Which of the following is considered to be the first state police force?

Which of the following is not among the tasks performed by patrol officers?

What is known about adding more police officers to help bring down the crime rate?

Under which circumstances can police officers not perform a warrantless search?

Police and other law enforcement agents are termed the gatekeepers of society because:

Recent court rulings pertaining to Miranda warnings have:

In ________________________, the Court ruled that African American defendants accused of murdering whites are entitled to have jurors questioned about their racial bias

Assigning officers to a particular area to proactively investigate suspicious activities and to enforce existing gun, drug, traffic, and related laws is termed:

The Supreme Court has used case law to define the boundaries of the Miranda warning since this landmark decision was handed down. Which is inaccurate pertaining to these boundaries?

A classic attempt to measure police patrol effectiveness was the Kansas City study. What did this study indicate about the effectiveness of police patrol?

The group called for jury duty from which jury panels are selected is called the _______________________

Nearly all sheriffs' departments provide basic law enforcement services and investigate crimes. Many sheriffs' departments also maintain:

The investigation of crimes occurs in a variety of ways. Which of the following is not a practice of detectives to investigate criminals?

In Richmond Newspapers Inc. v. Commonwealth of Virginia (1980), the U.S. Supreme Court interpreted the First Amendment to mean that members of the press (and the public) have a right to ___________________.

The right to be protected from _____________ was made applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment in the case of Benton v. Maryland.

In the critically important case of _______________________, the Court granted the absolute right to counsel in all felony cases.