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Which of the following determines the number of chief prosecutors and whether they are elected or
appointed? ANS - State Law
Which of the following is NOT true about civil asset forfeiture as a tool in drug enforcement? ANS - a. it
is the preferred tool in drug enforcement
b. the government only has to have probable cause to seize a person's property
c. an owner must be proactive to get his or her property back
d. the state must only prove by a preponderance of evidence that the property was used in a crime
Correct
With DNA profiling, a unique genetic profile can be derived from ____ found at the scene of a crime or
on a victim. ANS - a. hair
b. semen
c. blood
d. all of the choices are correct Correct
Incarceration rates are ______ for defendants with publicly financed attorneys than for those with
privately retained counsel in state and federal courts, and the length of jail or prison sentence is ______
for defendants with publicly financed attorneys. ANS - higher, longer
The ____ protects Americans from "unreasonable searches and seizures." ANS - Fourth Amendment
Role of Defense Lawyers ANS - To provide the best possible legal counsel and advocacy within the legal
and ethical limits of the profession.
Directed Patrol ANS - Officers are given guidance on how to use their patrol time, often based on the
results of crime analyses that identify problem areas.
,Reasonable Suspicion ANS - More Than a gut feeling because it includes the ability to articulate reasons
for the suspicion.
Private Security Issues ANS - Public policing in a private capacity, Diminished public responsibility, and
lack of qualifications and training.
In 2002, approximately how much did criminal and civil justice cost every resident of the United States
(if the costs were divided evenly among all U.S. residents)? ANS - $600.00
In 1969, in the case of Chimel v. California, the Supreme Court: ANS - Limited the scope of searches
incident to an arrest.
Approximately what percent of the sworn officers in the nation's police departments are white males?
ANS - 70%
Which of the following is NOT a provision of the USA PATRIOT Act? ANS - a. the FBI is allowed to search
private records without a warrant and probable cause and without having to reveal to anyone what it
has done
b. the FBI no longer needs probable cause to conduct some types of wiretaps of criminal suspects
c. it creates the new crime of "domestic terrorism"
d. it prohibits the government from initiating surveillance or prosecution of U.S. citizens who only
provide lodging to "terrorists" Correct
Which of the following theories assumes that crime is committed by free-willed individuals who engage
in a hedonistic rationality? ANS - Classical Theory
Earlier in American history, two forms of police protection began to evolve—the ____ in the villages,
towns, and cities; and the ____ in the rural areas, unincorporated areas, and counties. ANS - constable-
watch system, sheriff
Approximately how many local, state, and federal public law enforcement agencies operate in the
United States? ANS - 18,000
, Which of the following is NOT true about the War on Drugs, at least according to its critics? ANS - a.
abuse or misuse of illegal drugs has contributed to more deaths annually than either alcohol or tobacco
Which of the following tests of insanity did attorneys for Lorena Bobbitt, who sliced off her husband's
penis with a kitchen knife while he was sleeping, successfully employ in a 1994 Virginia trial? ANS - the
irresistible impulse or control test
Approximately what percent of the public has "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in the police's
ability to protect it from violent crime? ANS - 60%
Which of the following theorists maintains that criminal behavior sometimes is chosen as an adaptation
over other possible alternatives because it offers gratifications (psychological advantages) that could not
be achieved otherwise? ANS - Seymour Halleck
Which of the following is usually NOT a county law enforcement function? ANS - protecting the
governor and the capitol grounds and buildings
Your textbook lists several methods that have been prescribed to stop racial profiling. Three are listed
below. Which of the following is NOT one of the methods listed in your textbook? ANS - Arresting all
perpetrators regardless of race
Which of the following is NOT a problem or criticism with a legal definition of crime? ANS - a. some
behaviors are prohibited by the criminal law but, arguably, should not be
b. some behaviors are prohibited by the criminal law but the law is not routinely enforced
c. some behaviors arguably should be prohibited by the criminal law, although they are not
d. all of the choices are problems or criticisms Correct
In 2000, ____ of American local police departments required a high school diploma or higher
educational achievement. ANS - 83%
The textbook lists several factors indirectly related to crime that can affect crime rates. Three are listed
below. Which of the following was NOT listed in your textbook? ANS - a. Urbanization
b. Family size Correct
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