10 Questions
What is one of the three major components of the criminal justice system in the USA?
Policing
Apart from maintaining order, what is one of the functions of policing according to the text?
Service functions
What is law enforcement commonly charged with, as mentioned in the text?
Deterring criminal activity
What do detectives do in relation to criminal cases?
Gather facts and collect evidence
What do urban police officers typically do?
Maintain regular patrols and respond to service calls
What are sheriffs and deputy sheriffs responsible for enforcing?
The law on the county level
What is another term used for State police officers?
Highway patrol officers
What tasks might highway patrol officers perform at the scene of accidents?
Direct traffic, give first aid, and call for emergency equipment
What does the purpose of policing involve besides investigating suspected criminal activity?
Referral of results of investigations and suspected criminals to the courts
What is a primary responsibility of police officers according to the text?
Maintaining law and order
This exercise involves reading a text about policing in the United States and using a dictionary to help understand the content. The text discusses the role of policing as one of the key components in the criminal justice system, focusing on maintaining order, carrying out investigations, and referring suspected criminals to the courts.
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