Criminal Justice Exam #2 Review: Law Enforcement Responsibilities
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Who are the prominent members of the Courtroom Work Group?

  • Bailiff, clerk of the court, judge, court reporters
  • Prosecutor, defense attorney, bailiff, judge
  • Judge, bailiff, clerk of the court, court reporters
  • Judge, prosecutor, defense attorney (correct)

    • What is the primary responsibility of the defense attorney in a criminal case?

  • Decide the level of charges brought against the suspect
  • Prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt
  • Record every word of the proceedings
  • Represent the defendant at various stages of the criminal case (correct)

    • Which individual exerts the most influence over the values and norms of the Courtroom Work Group?

  • Judge (correct)
  • Bailiff
  • Prosecutor
  • Defense attorney

    • What is the main responsibility of the bailiff in the Courtroom Work Group?

    <p>Maintain security in the courtroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual in the Courtroom Work Group ensures that communications between a client and their attorney are confidential?

    <p>Defense attorney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who records every word of the court proceedings in the Courtroom Work Group?

    <p>Court reporters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentencing philosophy focuses on detaining wrongdoers in prison to prevent crime?

    <p>Incapacitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the oldest and most common justification for punishing someone?

    <p>Deterrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Restorative Justice as an approach to punishment?

    <p>Repair harm done to the victim and the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentencing philosophy operates under the philosophy of providing resources to eliminate criminality?

    <p>Rehabilitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does deterrence aim to achieve in the context of sentencing?

    <p>Sending a message to potential criminals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy for preventing crime involves separating wrongdoers from the community?

    <p>Incapacitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal basis for the Miranda rights?

    <p>The 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key function of the United States Supreme Court?

    <p>Reviewing a small percentage of cases decided in the United States each year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a 'stop-and-frisk' by police officers?

    <p>To pat down the person's clothing to discover any weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Supreme Court case established the 'reasonableness' standard for the use of force in making an arrest?

    <p>Graham v. Connor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a trial court in the criminal justice system?

    <p>To determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the courts of appellate jurisdiction (appeals courts)?

    <p>To review questions of law decided in lower courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sentencing involves a judge determining the minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment?

    <p>Indeterminate Sentencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor considered in sentencing according to the text?

    <p>Seriousness of the Crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sentencing has a fixed period that cannot be reduced by judges?

    <p>Determinate Sentencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do mitigating circumstances in sentencing typically lead to?

    <p>Reduction in sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Supreme Court case prohibited the death penalty for juveniles?

    <p>Roper v. Simmons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does the Victim Impact Statement serve during sentencing?

    <p>To allow victims to testify about their suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the major responsibilities of the police?

    <p>Conducting intelligence operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intelligence-led policing relies on which of the following?

    <p>Predictive analysis based on past data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing the nation's immigration laws?

    <p>Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)?

    <p>Conducting aviation and travel security screenings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department oversees federal law enforcement agencies like the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)?

    <p>Department of Homeland Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event prompted the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2002?

    <p>The 9/11 terrorist attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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