Question 1

Battery that mutilates or causes permanent loss of the use of a part of the body of the victim is called:

Accepted Answer

The term "mayhem" refers to a form of battery that involves mutilating or permanently disabling a part of the victim's body, such as cutting off a limb or blinding them. It is a serious criminal offense typically classified as a felony. Choices A, B, C, and D all refer to different types of assault or battery and do not specifically address the permanent mutilation or loss of body function that characterizes mayhem.

Question 2

The basic or "organic" law of the United States is:

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution is considered the basic or "organic" law of the United States, as it outlines the structure and powers of the federal government, as well as rights and freedoms granted to citizens. While common law, statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and the Bill of Rights are all important components of the legal system, the Constitution is the foundational document upon which they are all based.

Question 3

The federal definition of a felony is:

Accepted Answer

The federal definition of a felony is an offense punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year. This means that any offense that carries a potential prison sentence of one year or more is considered a felony under federal law.

Question 4

The amendment to the U.S. Constitution that deals with searches and seizures is the:

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Amendment states that people have the right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures. It also requires that any warrant for a search or seizure be based on probable cause and be supported by oath or affirmation.

Question 5

Corpus delicti means:

Accepted Answer

Corpus delicti refers to the body of the crime, not necessarily the dead body itself. It can include physical evidence or other proof of the crime having been committed. A and C are too specific and do not encompass all possible circumstances of corpus delicti. D and E are related to the commission of the crime, but do not accurately reflect the meaning of corpus delicti.

Question 6

The federal criminal law is contained in:

Accepted Answer

Title 18 of the U.S. Code contains the federal criminal law, including crimes and criminal procedures. The other options (Titles 1, 12, 20, and 48) do not deal specifically with criminal law.

Question 7

The release from confinement of a person who has served part of a sentence is called:

Accepted Answer

Parole is the release of a prisoner before their sentence has been completed, on the condition that they agree to certain restrictions and supervision. This is different from probation, which is an alternative to imprisonment that is granted before the person is incarcerated. Reprieve is a temporary postponement of a sentence, while commutation is a reduction in the severity of a sentence. A pardon is a forgiveness for a crime and clears the record of the individual.

Question 8

The occupation of a uniformed security officer is psychologically:

Accepted Answer

Being a uniformed security officer often involves dealing with potential threats and stressful situations, such as responding to alarms and handling confrontational individuals, making it a high-stress occupation.

Question 9

When homicide is committed by accident and misfortune in doing any lawful act by lawful means with usual ordinary caution, it is' known as:

Accepted Answer

Excusable homicide is when a death occurs accidentally while doing a lawful act with no intention or negligence. The person committing the act had no criminal intent and exercised due care in their actions.

Question 10

Each guard post that is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, requires:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each guard post that is manned 24...

Question 11

Whoever without lawful authority restrains an individual from going about as he or she wishes may be guilty of:

Accepted Answer

False imprisonment is the act of intentionally and unlawfully restraining someone’s freedom of movement. It can be committed through physical force, threats or by preventing someone from leaving a confined space.

Question 12

The privilege against self-incrimination is found in the following amendment:

Accepted Answer

The privilege against self-incrimination is explicitly stated in the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which states that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself."

Question 13

The only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution is:

Accepted Answer

Article III of the U.S. Constitution states that "Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort." This is the only crime specifically mentioned in the Constitution.

Question 14

The main purpose of a grand jury is to:

Accepted Answer

The main purpose of a grand jury is to determine whether there is probable cause that a crime has been committed. This is different from determining guilt, which is the role of a trial jury. The grand jury does not determine the nature of punishment, but rather decides whether there is enough evidence to proceed with a criminal trial. The grand jury is a secret panel that hears evidence presented by the prosecutor and decides whether there is enough evidence to indict the accused. The grand jury does not give the accused the chance to face his or her accuser, as the grand jury proceedings are secret and the accused is not present.

Question 15

Deadly force can only be used:

Accepted Answer

All of the above situations may justify the use of deadly force under certain circumstances. However, it is important to note that the use of deadly force should always be a last resort and the situation should be carefully assessed before resorting to it.

Question 16

The imputation of another's negligence to the employer is described as:

Accepted Answer

The term "vicarious liability" refers to the legal responsibility of a third party for the wrongful actions of another person or entity, based solely on the relationship between the two parties. In the case of employer liability for employee negligence, vicarious liability may be applied when an employee's actions or omissions cause harm to another person or property. The employer may be held responsible for the employee's actions even if they had no direct involvement or awareness of the incident.

Question 17

The private citizen generally may arrest without a warrant:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The private citizen generally may arrest without...

Question 18

A situation whereby there was adequate provocation by the victim to arouse passion and an unlawful killing took place is called:

Accepted Answer

This situation describes voluntary manslaughter, which occurs when the defendant kills with intent, but their emotions were provoked enough to affect their reasoning ability in the moment, leading to an unlawful killing. The other options do not involve provocation as a factor or intent to kill.

Question 19

Which of the following is not true of post orders?

Accepted Answer

Most post orders do not include oral instructions, as they are typically written documents.

Question 20

The codified regulations of the administrative agencies are contained in:

Accepted Answer

The codified regulations of the administrative agencies are contained in The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which is organized into 50 title categories based on subject matter. Statutes at large are collections of all the laws passed by Congress, the U.S. Code (USC) is a compilation of federal statutory law, and the Federal Register is a daily publication that contains proposed rules, final rules, and other federal government notices. However, these sources do not contain the codified regulations of administrative agencies.

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