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Data Collected as the result of a motor vehicle stop, can be considered prima facie evidence of racial profiling.
Data Collected as the result of a motor vehicle stop, can be considered prima facie evidence of racial profiling.
False (B)
Incumbent officers are usually below average fitness.
Incumbent officers are usually below average fitness.
True (A)
____________ employed a militia group to protect the settlers from Indian and bandit raids.
____________ employed a militia group to protect the settlers from Indian and bandit raids.
- Sam Houston
- Stephen F. Austin (correct)
- Columbus
- Bob
Court of Criminal Appeals handles what type of cases?
Court of Criminal Appeals handles what type of cases?
The Texas Supreme Court handles which cases?
The Texas Supreme Court handles which cases?
The US Supreme Court handles which cases?
The US Supreme Court handles which cases?
Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure, use of force
Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure, use of force
Effects of criminal justice component interaction:
Effects of criminal justice component interaction:
Violation 4th Amendment (Officer shot suspect in back while fleeing)
Violation 4th Amendment (Officer shot suspect in back while fleeing)
The governing body of a ________ general-law municipality may appoint police officers that the governing body considers necessary and may define the duties of the officers.
The governing body of a ________ general-law municipality may appoint police officers that the governing body considers necessary and may define the duties of the officers.
A __________ municipality may provide for a police department.
A __________ municipality may provide for a police department.
The governing body of a ________ general-law municipality may establish and regulate a municipal police force.
The governing body of a ________ general-law municipality may establish and regulate a municipal police force.
The National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement reported in 1931 is also known as:
The National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement reported in 1931 is also known as:
Which state was the first to ratify the new constitution?
Which state was the first to ratify the new constitution?
How many county courts in Texas?
How many county courts in Texas?
What is the only crime in the constitution?
What is the only crime in the constitution?
Which case deals with violation of the 5th amendment?
Which case deals with violation of the 5th amendment?
Which case ruled that the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires U.S. states to provide attorneys to criminal defendants who are unable to afford their own?
Which case ruled that the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires U.S. states to provide attorneys to criminal defendants who are unable to afford their own?
A death penalty appeal goes straight to which court?
A death penalty appeal goes straight to which court?
Five phases of people who experience traumatic events:
Five phases of people who experience traumatic events:
Which one is not a pillar?
Which one is not a pillar?
Structure of the criminal justice system: ____________, _______________, and __________
Structure of the criminal justice system: ____________, _______________, and __________
____________ Defines the only crime in the US Constitution and states crimes must be tried in the state where the crime was committed
____________ Defines the only crime in the US Constitution and states crimes must be tried in the state where the crime was committed
States cannot make or enforce law that abridge privileges of citizenship.
States cannot make or enforce law that abridge privileges of citizenship.
Powers not given to federal government nor prohibited by it to the Senate, are reserved to the States, or to the people.
Powers not given to federal government nor prohibited by it to the Senate, are reserved to the States, or to the people.
What is SARA?
What is SARA?
Rights outlined in the Constitution do not deny others retained by the people.
Rights outlined in the Constitution do not deny others retained by the people.
Prohibits excessive bail fines & cruel or unusual punishment
Prohibits excessive bail fines & cruel or unusual punishment
Right to a trial jury in suits at common law where value exceeds $20.
Right to a trial jury in suits at common law where value exceeds $20.
Right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury of the state; informed of nature and cause of accusation, confronted by witnesses against him and obtain witnesses in favor; right to legal counsel.
Right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury of the state; informed of nature and cause of accusation, confronted by witnesses against him and obtain witnesses in favor; right to legal counsel.
No person can be tried for the same offense twice (double jeopardy), nor witness against him/herself; nor be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process; nor have property taken for public use without compensation.
No person can be tried for the same offense twice (double jeopardy), nor witness against him/herself; nor be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process; nor have property taken for public use without compensation.
Housing of troops in time of by owner’s consent. In time of war, in manner prescribed by law.
Housing of troops in time of by owner’s consent. In time of war, in manner prescribed by law.
Right to bear arms
Right to bear arms
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
The __________ ____________ ___________ convened in Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between September 5 and October 26, 1774. Delegates from twelve of Britain's thirteen American colonies met to discuss America's future under growing British aggression.
The __________ ____________ ___________ convened in Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between September 5 and October 26, 1774. Delegates from twelve of Britain's thirteen American colonies met to discuss America's future under growing British aggression.
The ________ ___ ____________ were adopted by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777. This document served as the United States' first constitution. It was in force from March 1, 1781, until 1789 when the present-day Constitution went into effect.
The ________ ___ ____________ were adopted by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777. This document served as the United States' first constitution. It was in force from March 1, 1781, until 1789 when the present-day Constitution went into effect.
A writ of habeas corpus (which literally means to "produce the body") is a court order demanding that a public official (such as a warden) deliver an imprisoned individual to the court and show a valid reason for that person's detention.
A writ of habeas corpus (which literally means to "produce the body") is a court order demanding that a public official (such as a warden) deliver an imprisoned individual to the court and show a valid reason for that person's detention.
Three basic approaches to stress management:
Three basic approaches to stress management:
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System is:
Sympathetic Nervous System is:
What is CIS?
What is CIS?
Fat needs: No more than 30% of total calories, 7-10% for those with heart or cholesterol problems.
Fat needs: No more than 30% of total calories, 7-10% for those with heart or cholesterol problems.
Protein needs: about 12-15% of the daily calories.
Protein needs: about 12-15% of the daily calories.
Percentage of carbs needed per day.
Percentage of carbs needed per day.
Complex Carbs
Complex Carbs
Simple Carbohydrates
Simple Carbohydrates
Carbs, fats, and proteins
Carbs, fats, and proteins
Vitamins, minerals, and water:
Vitamins, minerals, and water:
FITT stands for
FITT stands for
__________ The body adapts specifically to the type of demand placed on it.
__________ The body adapts specifically to the type of demand placed on it.
_________ _____________ means a substance, including a drug, an adulterant, and a dilutant, listed in Schedules I through V or Penalty Group 1, 1-A, 1-B, 2, 2-A, 3, or 4. The term includes the aggregate weight of any mixture, solution, or other substance containing a controlled
substance.
_________ _____________ means a substance, including a drug, an adulterant, and a dilutant, listed in Schedules I through V or Penalty Group 1, 1-A, 1-B, 2, 2-A, 3, or 4. The term includes the aggregate weight of any mixture, solution, or other substance containing a controlled substance.
Leading cause of death in the US?
Leading cause of death in the US?
Wellness Pyramid foundation?
Wellness Pyramid foundation?
__________ and ___________ components are the underlying physical factors in performing the essential tasks of the law enforcement officers’ job.
__________ and ___________ components are the underlying physical factors in performing the essential tasks of the law enforcement officers’ job.
Ratification of the Constitution with Bill of Rights ___________.
Ratification of the Constitution with Bill of Rights ___________.
First state to ratify new constitution: ____________
First state to ratify new constitution: ____________
Nations first constitution “_______________”
Nations first constitution “_______________”
Violation of 5th Amendment (Double jeopardy, confession under duress)
Violation of 5th Amendment (Double jeopardy, confession under duress)
A case in which the Court decided that evidence obtained illegally may not be used against someone in a court of law by the Fourth Amendment.
A case in which the Court decided that evidence obtained illegally may not be used against someone in a court of law by the Fourth Amendment.
Texas constitutions are __________ and ___________.
Texas constitutions are __________ and ___________.
The 1876 Texas Constitution is the longest
The 1876 Texas Constitution is the longest
The constitution has been amended _______ times.
The constitution has been amended _______ times.
Violation of 1st Amendment (flipped off police officer)
Violation of 1st Amendment (flipped off police officer)
A court with “appellate jurisdiction” hears only cases that have been appealed from lower courts.
A court with “appellate jurisdiction” hears only cases that have been appealed from lower courts.
Article 3 covers_______.
Article 3 covers_______.
Article 2 covers ________
Article 2 covers ________
Article 1 covers ___________
Article 1 covers ___________
What is the only crime in the constitution?
What is the only crime in the constitution?
A tort is any one of various, legally recognized, private injuries or wrongs.
A tort is any one of various, legally recognized, private injuries or wrongs.
The Bill of Rights was ratified in _____.
The Bill of Rights was ratified in _____.
A Municipal Court handles civil and criminal cases.
A Municipal Court handles civil and criminal cases.
A JP Court handles civil and criminal.
A JP Court handles civil and criminal.
Magistrates primarily deal with juveniles and minor offenses.
Magistrates primarily deal with juveniles and minor offenses.
County Courts handle what type of cases?
County Courts handle what type of cases?
District Courts handle what type of cases?
District Courts handle what type of cases?
Court of Appeals handles what type of cases?
Court of Appeals handles what type of cases?
Self-responsibility is the cap of the wellness pyramid.
Self-responsibility is the cap of the wellness pyramid.
A licensee that does not complete training will receive a 90 day suspension for the first offense.
A licensee that does not complete training will receive a 90 day suspension for the first offense.
The watch/ward system was common in Texas because of its size?
The watch/ward system was common in Texas because of its size?
What is Article II of the US Constitution?
What is Article II of the US Constitution?
What is Article I of the US Constitution?
What is Article I of the US Constitution?
What is Article III of the US Constitution?
What is Article III of the US Constitution?
What does the term 'ex parte' mean?
What does the term 'ex parte' mean?
What is the meaning of 'in re gault'?
What is the meaning of 'in re gault'?
What is the literal meaning of 'habeas corpus'?
What is the literal meaning of 'habeas corpus'?
What does the term 'habeas corpus' mean?
What does the term 'habeas corpus' mean?
What does 'in re' refer to?
What does 'in re' refer to?
What does 'ex parte' mean?
What does 'ex parte' mean?
Which pillar of procedural justice concerns the openness of the process?
Which pillar of procedural justice concerns the openness of the process?
What is the first pillar of procedural justice?
What is the first pillar of procedural justice?
Which pillar of procedural justice concerns unbiased decision making?
Which pillar of procedural justice concerns unbiased decision making?
What is the second pillar of procedural justice?
What is the second pillar of procedural justice?
What is the term used to describe behavior that ignores the basic goals of the criminal justice system and causes people to lose confidence in the system?
What is the term used to describe behavior that ignores the basic goals of the criminal justice system and causes people to lose confidence in the system?
What is moral sensitivity?
What is moral sensitivity?
What is necessary for moral progress?
What is necessary for moral progress?
What is the reason modern people must recognize their obligations to humanity in general?
What is the reason modern people must recognize their obligations to humanity in general?
Why do some people defend unethical behavior with the excuse 'everybody's doing it'?
Why do some people defend unethical behavior with the excuse 'everybody's doing it'?
What does the text suggest about the ability to teach ethical behavior?
What does the text suggest about the ability to teach ethical behavior?
Which of the following is a reason why practicing honesty and integrity is important for law enforcement professionals?
Which of the following is a reason why practicing honesty and integrity is important for law enforcement professionals?
Why does a peace officer's behavior have a great impact on larger numbers of people inside and outside the system?
Why does a peace officer's behavior have a great impact on larger numbers of people inside and outside the system?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Pillars of Character mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Pillars of Character mentioned in the text?
Which of the following Pillars of Character refers to an individual's willingness to help others and show compassion?
Which of the following Pillars of Character refers to an individual's willingness to help others and show compassion?
Which of the following is NOT a component of being ethical as a criminal justice professional?
Which of the following is NOT a component of being ethical as a criminal justice professional?
Why can't law enforcement officers and their organizations separate legitimacy and procedural justice?
Why can't law enforcement officers and their organizations separate legitimacy and procedural justice?
Which of the following is true about personal values?
Which of the following is true about personal values?
Which of the following is an example of a value that has remained intact through centuries according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of a value that has remained intact through centuries according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Organizational Transformation?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Organizational Transformation?
What should permeate the agency at all levels, similar to procedural justice?
What should permeate the agency at all levels, similar to procedural justice?
What is one advantage of implementing the professional model for law enforcement?
What is one advantage of implementing the professional model for law enforcement?
What is the first pillar of procedural justice?
What is the first pillar of procedural justice?
What do people consider when forming their opinion about whether a decision was fair?
What do people consider when forming their opinion about whether a decision was fair?
What is the significance of giving people voice in decisions that affect them, according to the text?
What is the significance of giving people voice in decisions that affect them, according to the text?
What is the meaning of transparency in the context of procedural justice?
What is the meaning of transparency in the context of procedural justice?
What is the basis for impartial decision making according to the text?
What is the basis for impartial decision making according to the text?
What is the definition of attitude in the context of this text?
What is the definition of attitude in the context of this text?
What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
What is ethnocentrism?
What is ethnocentrism?
What is prejudice?
What is prejudice?
What is discrimination?
What is discrimination?
What is the key to reducing the impact of prejudices in our lives?
What is the key to reducing the impact of prejudices in our lives?
What is the function of ethnocentrism according to the text?
What is the function of ethnocentrism according to the text?
What is the function of stereotype and categorical treatment according to the text?
What is the function of stereotype and categorical treatment according to the text?
What is the function of scapegoating according to the text?
What is the function of scapegoating according to the text?
What is the function of projection according to the text?
What is the function of projection according to the text?
What is the definition of attitude?
What is the definition of attitude?
What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
What is ethnocentrism?
What is ethnocentrism?
What is prejudice?
What is prejudice?
What is discrimination?
What is discrimination?
What is the key to reducing the impact of prejudices in our lives?
What is the key to reducing the impact of prejudices in our lives?
What are the functions of prejudice?
What are the functions of prejudice?
What is the definition of culture?
What is the definition of culture?
What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
What is the definition of stereotyping?
What is the definition of stereotyping?
What is the definition of attitude?
What is the definition of attitude?
What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
What is ethnocentrism?
What is ethnocentrism?
What is prejudice?
What is prejudice?
What is discrimination?
What is discrimination?
What is the function of scapegoating?
What is the function of scapegoating?
What is the function of stereotyping?
What is the function of stereotyping?
What is the function of ethnocentrism?
What is the function of ethnocentrism?
What is the function of projection?
What is the function of projection?
What is the key to reducing the impact of prejudices in our lives?
What is the key to reducing the impact of prejudices in our lives?
Study Notes
Racial Profiling
- Data collected as a result of a motor vehicle stop can be considered prima facie evidence of racial profiling.
Municipalities
- The governing body of a general-law municipality may appoint police officers and define their duties.
- A home-rule municipality may provide for a police department.
- The governing body of a general-law municipality may establish and regulate a municipal police force.
Courts
- Court of Criminal Appeals handles criminal cases.
- Texas Supreme Court handles civil cases.
- US Supreme Court handles federal cases.
Constitution
- Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure, and use of force (4th Amendment).
- Provides for double jeopardy protection (5th Amendment).
- States cannot make or enforce laws that abridge privileges of citizenship (14th Amendment).
- Defines the only crime in the US Constitution and states that crimes must be tried in the state where the crime was committed (Article III, Section 3).
- Guarantees right to a trial by jury, due process, and protection against excessive bail and cruel punishment.
Cases
- Case deal with violation of 5th Amendment (Miranda v. Arizona).
- Case ruled that the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires U.S. states to provide attorneys to criminal defendants who are unable to afford their own (Gideon v. Wainwright).
- Case deals with violation of the 4th Amendment (Mapp v. Ohio).
Criminal Justice
- Five phases of people who experience traumatic events: heroic, honeymoon, disillusionment, depression, and rebuilding.
- Structure of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, corrections.
- Effects of criminal justice component interaction: violation of 4th Amendment (officer shot suspect in back while fleeing).
Fitness and Wellness
- Three basic approaches to stress management: parasympathetic nervous system, sympathetic nervous system, and exercise.
- FITT stands for frequency, intensity, time, and type.
- Wellness pyramid foundation: self-responsibility.
- The body adapts specifically to the type of demand placed on it.
Miscellaneous
- The National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement reported in 1931 is also known as the Wickersham Commission.
- The first state to ratify the new constitution was Delaware.
- There are 254 county courts in Texas.
- The only crime in the Constitution is treason.
- A writ of habeas corpus is a court order demanding that a public official deliver an imprisoned individual to the court and show a valid reason for that person's detention.
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Test your knowledge of the Texas constitution and its provisions, as well as the concept of racial profiling based on data collected during motor vehicle stops. Explore the amendments, coverage areas, and legal aspects related to the Texas constitution.
