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KLETC EXAM 1 STUDYGUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS, SCORED A+
KLETC
Evatee 10/1/24 KLETC
,KLETC EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS, SCORED A+
Define what a constitution is. Answer - The constitution embodies the
fundamental principles of our government and tells us what our government
can do.
Where does the constitution come from? Answer - The constitution comes
from the preamble of the constitution.
It has seven articles: Legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch,
relations between states, the amendment process, general
provisions/supremacy of the constitution and ratification process.
There are 27 amendments.
How is the constitution relevant to law enforcement? Answer - Protects the
rights of citizens, increases the chance of evidence being admissible (valid) at
trial and avoids civil liability.
Identify the development of the US Constitution Answer - It was written in the
18th century, constitution convention assembled in Philadelphia in May of
1787 and was redesigned and signed by 38 delegates on September 17, 1787.
What is the purpose of the US Constitution? Answer - Establish Justice, insure
domestic tranquility, pr0vide for the common defense, promote the general
welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.
,Define the bill of rights Answer - The bill of rights is made up of the first 10
amendments to the constitution and was adopted in 1791.
How does the bill of rights apply to the states? Answer - -The US supreme
courts became heavily involved in the bill of rights and law enforcement
interaction.
-Contains a vast bulk of fundamental rights, which form the basis for much of
our case and statuary law.
-Influences LEOs actions in search and seizure, interrogations, arrests and use
of force.
Identify the specific constitutional amendments that are applicable to criminal
justice. Answer - 1st Amendment
-Freedom of speech, religion, press, petition and assembly
4th Amendment
-Search and seizure
5th Amendment
-Self incrimination, double jeopardy and due process
6th Amendment
-Rights of the accused (speedy and public trial)
8th Amendment
-Cruel and unusual punishments and excessive bail/fines
14th Amendment
, -Due Process (assures that citizens of the various states are not treated
arbitrarily)
Identify the role of the supreme court as interpreter of the constitution.
Answer - The role of the interpreter is the be the final judge of
unconstitutional decisions in other and lower courts.
Define the law enforcement officers general duties when making an arrest.
Answer - Announce your purpose, the official capacity in which you're acting
and reason for the arrest
Importance of the 4th amendment to the arrest procedures. Answer -
Guarantees the "rights of the people to be secure in their persons against
unreasonable seizures"
Four Categories:
1. Voluntary Encounters
2. Seizures
3. Investigatory stops
4. Arrests
Difference between voluntary conversation and temporary detention. Answer -
Voluntary conversation:
-Not a seizure
-May approach and ask name, identification, etc. if it is voluntary
-No standard proof required
Temporary Detention:
-Due to reasonable suspicion
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