30 Questions
Who are the prominent members of the Courtroom Work Group?
Judge, prosecutor, defense attorney
What is the primary responsibility of the defense attorney in a criminal case?
Represent the defendant at various stages of the criminal case
Which individual exerts the most influence over the values and norms of the Courtroom Work Group?
Judge
What is the main responsibility of the bailiff in the Courtroom Work Group?
Maintain security in the courtroom
Which individual in the Courtroom Work Group ensures that communications between a client and their attorney are confidential?
Defense attorney
Who records every word of the court proceedings in the Courtroom Work Group?
Court reporters
Which sentencing philosophy focuses on detaining wrongdoers in prison to prevent crime?
Incapacitation
What is the oldest and most common justification for punishing someone?
Deterrence
What is the purpose of Restorative Justice as an approach to punishment?
Repair harm done to the victim and the community
Which sentencing philosophy operates under the philosophy of providing resources to eliminate criminality?
Rehabilitation
What does deterrence aim to achieve in the context of sentencing?
Sending a message to potential criminals
Which strategy for preventing crime involves separating wrongdoers from the community?
Incapacitation
What is the legal basis for the Miranda rights?
The 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination
Which of the following is a key function of the United States Supreme Court?
Reviewing a small percentage of cases decided in the United States each year
What is the purpose of a 'stop-and-frisk' by police officers?
To pat down the person's clothing to discover any weapons
Which Supreme Court case established the 'reasonableness' standard for the use of force in making an arrest?
Graham v. Connor
What is the primary function of a trial court in the criminal justice system?
To determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant
What is the main purpose of the courts of appellate jurisdiction (appeals courts)?
To review questions of law decided in lower courts
What type of sentencing involves a judge determining the minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment?
Indeterminate Sentencing
What is the primary factor considered in sentencing according to the text?
Seriousness of the Crime
Which type of sentencing has a fixed period that cannot be reduced by judges?
Determinate Sentencing
What do mitigating circumstances in sentencing typically lead to?
Reduction in sentence
Which Supreme Court case prohibited the death penalty for juveniles?
Roper v. Simmons
What purpose does the Victim Impact Statement serve during sentencing?
To allow victims to testify about their suffering
Which of the following is NOT one of the major responsibilities of the police?
Conducting intelligence operations
Intelligence-led policing relies on which of the following?
Predictive analysis based on past data
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing the nation's immigration laws?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)?
Conducting aviation and travel security screenings
Which department oversees federal law enforcement agencies like the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)?
Department of Homeland Security
What event prompted the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2002?
The 9/11 terrorist attacks
Prepare for your Criminal Justice exam with a review of Chapters 4-6 focusing on the responsibilities of law enforcement. Learn about the police officer's role as a 'crime fighter,' the different levels of government law enforcement, providing services to the community, and preventing crime.
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