Chapter 1 Quiz

Police in a Democracy
. The United States has a republican form of government known as federalism, which means that

. Under our form of government, the executive branch is responsible for

. Criminal laws are concerned with

. Driving under the influence of alcohol is the violation of what type of law?

. This Amendment guarantees an individual the right to bail.

. The Confrontation Clause is found in which Amendment?

. The right to an attorney is found in which Amendment?

. Civil laws are concerned with

. This Amendment deals with search and seizure:

. Which of the following is the most common type of local law enforcement agency?

. The following is a difference between rural and urban police:

. The police department of a college campus would be an example of what type of policing?

. To integrate a county police department and a city police department would be an example of what type of policing?

. This type of police work emphasizes police-initiated activities by the individual officer and the department:

. Which of the following is NOT considered to be a goal of the police?

. The judicial branch of government is responsible for law enforcement.

. The organization of the US police tends to follow the geographical and political structure of the US government.

. The legalistic model of policing is based on the assumption that political influence has a corrupting influence on policing.

. Consolidated agencies are commonly found in urban areas.

. Rural police appear to be more efficient than urban police and more respected by the public.

. The Fourth Amendment is concerned with the right to counsel.

. The right against double jeopardy is found in the Fifth Amendment.

. Contract law enforcement would involve an officer signing a contract to provide security at bars, restaurants, or sporting events.

. Community policing is an example of a strategy, whereas foot patrol is a tactic.

. Intelligence-led policing is the newest and least developed strategy and focuses mainly on crime reduction aided by high-tech approaches to prediction, prevention, and suppression.

. Police decision-making and goals are rarely influenced by the extent and type of crime that is taking place within a department's jurisdiction.

. Vigilantism is an example of citizen participation in law enforcement.

. The accused has the right to an attorney as provided by the Fifth Amendment.

. The criminal justice system includes two parts: police and courts.

. On average, the police spend most of their time invoking the law through arrests and citations.

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