Introduction to Criminal Justice Study Guide Questions
Course Introduction
Introduction to Criminal Justice provides students with a comprehensive overview of the American criminal justice system, examining its three main components: law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. The course explores the historical development of the system, the roles and responsibilities of various agencies, and the process by which laws are created, enforced, and interpreted. Students will gain insight into key issues such as crime measurement, criminal procedure, due process, and contemporary challenges facing criminal justice professionals. Through real-world examples and case studies, the course aims to develop a foundational understanding of how justice is administered and the ways in which the system impacts individuals and society.
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Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice 10th Edition by Kren M. Hess
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Chapter 1: A Brief History: The Evolution Of Law
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Q1) The first director of the FBI was __________.
A) J. Edgar Hoover
B) Allan Pinkerton
C) Roy Bean
D) O. W. Wilson
Answer: A
Q2) The coroner's principal task is to determine the cause of death and take care of the remains and personal effects of the deceased.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The ancient philosophy of justice centered around __________.
A) restitution
B) retaliation
C) rehabilitation
D) ostracism
E) the court system
Answer: B
Q4) The legal principle of ____________________________ means "an eye for an eye."
Answer: lex talionis
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Chapter 2: The American Quest For Freedom And Justice: Our Laws
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Q1) Conflict theory contends that certain behaviors are criminalized to keep the dominant class in power.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) The ______________________ asserts that all citizens are created equal and are entitled to the unalienable rights of life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Answer: Declaration of Independence
Q3) The landmark case that applied due process to juveniles was __________.
A) In re Windship
B) In re Gault
C) Watson v. Ohio
D) Smith v. Pennsylvania
Answer: B
Q4) Crimes where criminal intent is not an element are known as ____________ ____________ crimes.
Answer: strict liability
Q5) The exclusionary rule is most closely associated with the __________ Amendment.
Answer: Fourth
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Chapter 3: Crime In The United States:
Offenses,offenders,victims
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Q1) Status offenses include __________.
A) absence from home
B) truancy
C) drinking alcoholic beverages
D) none of the other choices
E) absence from home, truancy and drinking alcoholic beverages
Answer: E
Q2) Phishing is a form of Internet fraud.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Which of the following is an Index crime?
A) embezzlement
B) vandalism
C) prostitution
D) embezzlement, vandalism and prostitution
E) none of the other choices
Answer: D
Q4) The preferred weapon of most robbers is the ____________. Answer: handgun
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Chapter 4: Contemporary Policing: An Overview
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Q1) Outline and discuss the various basic styles of policing that have been identified.
Q2) In general,civil rights and civil liberties do not extend to juveniles.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Every action of police officers affects _______________ relations,either positively or negatively.
Q4) The most frequent contact between the police and the noncriminal public is through _______________ encounters.
Q5) The amount of time police officers spend in a social service function is _______ percent.
A) 10
B) 25
C) 50
D) 75
E) 90
Q6) Policing style is greatly influenced by an officer's personality.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Explain police organizational culture and the beliefs commonly found within it.
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Chapter 5: Patrol: The Backbone Of Policing
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Q1) ___________ is typically used when a specific type of crime has occurred several times in a certain area,or if there is a high probability that a crime might occur.
Q2) As law enforcers,a key duty of patrol officers is to __________.
A) protect constitutional guarantees
B) advocate for changes in traffic law
C) discipline fellow patrol officers
D) conduct pre-licensing road tests
E) all of the other choices
Q3) In a recent study,there was no difference between citizen officer contact when using bike patrols versus automobile patrols.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is not true about foot patrol?
A) It has become almost synonymous with community policing.
B) It is relatively expensive.
C) It limits the officer's ability to get from one area to another rapidly.
D) It is reactive.
E) Its goal is to address neighborhood problems before they become crimes.
Q5) Regarding drinking and driving,"BAC" stands for __________.
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Chapter 6: Specialized Roles Of Police
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Q1) Photographic identification __________.
A) is used only when the suspect is in custody
B) is used if a fair lineup cannot be conducted
C) should use a minimum of 12 photographs
D) should be used only before lineup identification
E) should be used only after lineup identification
Q2) Because many victims and witnesses change their stories,many departments make it mandatory to__________.
A) record interviews
B) make them sign a statement to not change their story
C) have them speak with the district attorney as soon as possible
D) ensure cases are brought to court within 90 days
Q3) Any area that contains evidence of criminal activity is considered a crime scene and must be secured to eliminate __________ of the scene.
Q4) The results of the __________ are written in an incident report containing the basic facts related to the crime,the crime scene and any suspects.
Q5) List the primary characteristic of an effective investigator and explain the primary responsibilities of the investigator.
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Chapter 7: Policing After 9/11: Traditional, community And
Data-driven Policing
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Q1) Intelligence-led policing (ILP)is a methodical approach to prevent,detect and disrupt crime,including terrorist activities.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Since the 1980s,__________ has been a dominant innovation in American policing.
A) the war on drugs
B) the invention of AFIS
C) DNA
D) community policing
Q3) Problem-solving policing and community policing are never equated.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The "public peace" in the United States is established by __________.
A) the U.S. Constitution
B) the Bill of Rights
C) federal and state statutes
D) local ordinances
E) all of the other choices
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Chapter 8: Policing Within The Law
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Q1) The key to creating voluntary contact with citizens is __________.
A) request cooperation
B) establishing rapport
C) police appearance
D) none of the other choices
Q2) Compare and contrast the various kinds of probable cause.Give examples of each.
Q3) A stop is also called __________.
A) a field inquiry
B) an arrest
C) a protective sweep
D) a field inquiry, an arrest or a protective sweep
E) none of the other choices
Q4) Searches are intended to obtain incriminating evidence.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Outline and discuss the basic principles that underlie stop and frisk and the differences that distinguish them.
Q6) List and discuss the special conditions applied to searches of vehicles.
Q7) __________ is anything illegal to own or have in possession,such as heroin or a machine gun.
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Chapter 9: Gangs And Drugs: Threats To Our National Security
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Q1) Drug trade,extortion,white slavery and money laundering are the dynamic elements of__________.
A) African American gangs
B) Latino gangs
C) prison gangs
D) motorcycle gangs
Q2) The most frequently cited reason for people to join gangs is__________.
A) to get an ego trip
B) commit crimes
C) meet a girlfriend or boyfriend
D) for a sense of belonging
E) to rebel against authority
Q3) Wannabees are youths who dress and act like gang members.
A)True
B)False
Q4) ___________ is cutting off or destroying a line of communication-in the case of drug control,halting the flow of drugs into the United States.
Q5) The most widely available and abused illegal drug in the United States is__________.
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Chapter 10: Terrorism And Homeland Security
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Q1) On October 8,2001,Executive Order 13228 established the Department of Homeland Security.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Most suicide terrorists believe that performing as a suicide bomber makes them a martyr and ensures them a place in their version of heaven.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The National Incident Management System is___________.
A) a response plan
B) only used during large-scale incidents
C) a set of preparedness concepts and principles for all hazards
D) only applicable to certain emergency management/incident response personnel
E) a static system
Q4) "Soft" terrorist targets include which of the following?
A) shopping malls
B) subways
C) theaters
D) schools
E) all of the other choices
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Chapter 11: Issues Concerning Police Conduct
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Q1) Falsifying patrol logs to make the numbers come out right in response to alleged racial profiling practices is called ___________.
A) disparity
B) ghosting
C) balancing
D) corruption
E) rigging
Q2) Which of the following is considered a low-discretion situation?
A) pulling over a driver who fails to signal a lane change
B) executing an arrest warrant
C) stopping a motorist who's speeding to get to the hospital
D) pulling over a driver who fails to signal a lane change, executing an arrest warrant and stopping a motorist who's speeding to get to the hospital
E) none of the other choices
Q3) The fear of gays and lesbians is known as __________.
Q4) One type of stun gun is the TASER,which is an acronym for __________.
Q5) Illustrate the use-of-force continuum,showing the range of a citizen's actions,an officer's response,and the types of force used along the continuum.
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Chapter 12: Becoming A Law Enforcement Professional
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Q1) Unions are strongest __________.
A) in the northeast
B) in the South
C) on the West Coast
D) both in the northeast and in the South
E) both in the northeast and on the West Coast
Q2) All are hindrances to police recruiting except __________.
A) smaller age group cohorts
B) lack of diversity
C) unattractiveness of law enforcement
D) low salary
Q3) Dr.Hans Selye said __________ is simply the wear and tear caused by living.
Q4) Finding qualified police recruits has become much tougher since the September 11,2001,attacks.
A)True
B)False
Q5) __________occurs when someone is consumed,rendered ineffective,or exhausted through overwork or stress.
Q6) Some police departments use a testing or assessment center in the selection process,also called __________ testing.
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Chapter 13: UScourts
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Q1) All are aims of the community courts except__________.
A) improve efficiency in the court system
B) have sanctions match offenders
C) bridge building between public and private agencies
D) all of the other choices
Q2) Outline and discuss the role of the prosecutor.Include discussion on the dual role of the prosecutor.
Q3) The concept of _________________ means the state was responsible for the general protection of all people within its jurisdiction who could not protect themselves,including children.
A) nolo contendere
B) parens patriae
C) voir dire
D) lex talionis
E) pro bono
Q4) The first woman Supreme Court Justice was __________.
Q5) Mental health courts,drug courts and juvenile courts are all forms of __________.
Q6) __________ are neighborhood-based courts that seek to solve local problems.
Q7) Compare and contrast the juvenile court and adult court systems.
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Chapter 14: Corrections
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Q1) __________ are tougher than traditional probation but less stringent and less expensive than imprisonment.
Q2) Retribution and incapacitation are both proactive responses to crime.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Correctional alternatives to incarceration include___________.
A) day reporting
B) house arrest
C) parole
D) probation
E) all of the other choices
Q4) The American Correctional Association recommends that the term __________ replace the term guard
Q5) The primary goal of correctional institutions is ___________.
A) protect society
B) punish offenders
C) even the score for victims
D) teach offenders a lesson
E) prove to society that crime doesn't pay
Q6) The most frequent type of release from a correctional facility is _________.
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