Test Bank For Canadian Police Work, 6th Edition Curt T. Griffiths, Joshua J. Murphy
Chapters 1-12
Chapter 1 1. Which of the following is defined as ―legislation that includes provisions that define the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments in the area of criminal justice‖? a. Constitution Act, 1867 b. Canadian Criminal Code, 1867 c. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, 1867 d. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 1867 ANS: A
PTS: 1
REF: pp. 4-5
BLM: Remember
2. Incidents such as the planned terrorist attack against the British Columbia legislature in 2013 raise concerns about domestic terrorism. Imagine that concerned citizens petition the federal government to expand police powers, including surveillance on individuals who pose a threat to the safety and security of Canadians. Opponents of this petition argue the expansion of police powers will result in Canadian citizens losing their rights and freedoms as the government will increasingly use the police to protect their own interests. What perspective on the role of the police do the opponents support? a. social contract b. moral contract c. radical perspective d. critical perspective ANS: C
PTS: 1
REF: pp. 5-6
BLM: Higher Order
3. Which of the following is defined as, ―secretive police investigative activities and surveillance of persons and groups deemed to be a threat to the stability and status quo of the state‖? a. biased policing b. political policing c. bureaucratic policing d. discriminatory policing ANS: B
PTS: 1
REF: 7
BLM: Remember
4. What four key values did the Law Reform Commission of Canada identify as forming the framework for police work in Canada? a. justness, fairness, transparency, efficacy b. justice, equality, transparency, efficacious c. justice, equality, accountability, efficiency d. justness, fairness, accountability, efficiency ANS: C
PTS: 1
REF: p. 8
BLM: Remember
5. Which statement exemplifies the key value of ―justice‖ identified by the Law Reform Commission of Canada in their framework for police work in Canada? a. ensuring that services are cost-effective in meeting performance targets b. ensuring that individuals are treated fairly and human rights are respected c. ensuring that organizational actions and police officer actions are subject to review