10 Questions
Which term refers to the agency responsible for enforcing the law and maintaining public order?
Police
What does police control and regulate?
The community or state
What does police, in a narrower sense, denote?
The constitutionally created agency
In a very restricted sense, what does police refer to?
The organization of armed men
What is the main responsibility of the police, according to the text?
All of the above
Which ancient civilization first used the term 'POLITEIA' to describe a group of civil officers governing a city?
Greeks
Which civilization changed the Greek term 'POLITEIA' to 'POLITIA' when they conquered the Greeks?
Romans
Which civilization changed the term 'POLITIA' to 'POLICE' and used it to refer to authorized people who enforce the law?
French
Which civilization borrowed the term 'POLICE' from the French and used it to describe a law enforcement officer?
English
From which ancient civilization did the creation of police force as a protective and law enforcement organization develop?
Romans
Test your knowledge on the meaning and role of the term "police" with this informative quiz. Explore the responsibilities of the police, their role in enforcing the law, maintaining public order, and preventing crime. Dive into the internal organization and regulation of the state, and learn about the constitutional power of the government in controlling and regulating the community or state.
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