RBC 1 California P.O.S.T Test Study Guide (LDs
2,3,5,15,16,20 And 39) – Q&A
Amendment I : restrictions on powers of Congress Correct Ans - 1.
separation of church and state
2. government cannot endorse any religion
3. all individuals must be allowed to worship or not worship as they choose
4. all individuals have the right to freedom of expression of their ideas (I. E.,
Freedom of speech, press, and assembly)
5. individuals who feel they have been wronged have the right to petition
the government to rectify the circumstances
Amendment IV - searches, seizures, and warrants Correct Ans - 1.
Unreasonable searches and seizures are not allowed
2. Search and arrest warrants must show probable cause and must
specifically identify items or individuals to be searched or seized
Amendment V - Criminal proceedings, condemnation of property
Correct Ans - 1. Protection against a second prosecution after acquittal
or conviction (double Jeopardy)
2. Protection against self-incrimination
3. Due process before legal actions
Amendment VI - Mode of trial in criminal proceedings Correct Ans -
Individuals who have been accused of a crime have the right to:
1. A speedy and public trial by a jury
2. Be informed of the accusations against them
3. Confront their accusers
4. Subpoena witnesses for their defense
5. Have legal counsel
Amendment VIII - Bails, fines, punishments Correct Ans - 1. Excess
of Vails and fines are not allowed
2. Punishment must be reasonable based on the crime
Amendment XIV - Citizenship, due process, and equal protection
Correct Ans - No state may:
, 1. Limit privileges or immunities of US citizens
2. Denied due process of the law to any person
3. Deny equal protection of the law to any person
Federal Agencies Correct Ans - 1. US department of homeland
security
2. Federal Bureau of investigation
3. drug enforcement administration
4. US marshals service immigration and customs enforcement
5. alcohol, tobacco, and firearms division
6. secret service
7. US postal inspectors
8. Armed Forces police
State Agencies Correct Ans - 1. Youth and adult correctional agency
2. California Highway patrol
3. Department of alcoholic beverage control 4. Department of Fish and
game
5. department of forestry and fire protection 6. department of justice
7. department of insurance
8. department of motor vehicles
9. department of parks and recreation
10. franchise tax board
11. office of state fire marshal
12. university/college Police Department
13. department of health services
Local Agencies: Correct Ans - Airport Police
County Marshals
Housing Police
Municipal Police
School District Police
Sheriffs' Departments
Transportation Police
Port Authority Police
The objectives of the judicial component of the criminal justice system:
Correct Ans - - providing due process of the law
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