Question 1

All of the following may be tasks of the police commission EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A) Reviewing department rules and regulations 
B) Shadowing officers to evaluate their performance 
C) Investigating charges of department wrongdoing 
D) Reviewing the chief's proposed budget 
A) Reviewing department rules and regulations 
B) Shadowing officers to evaluate their performance 
C) Investigating charges of department wrongdoing 
D) Reviewing the chief's proposed budget B

Question 2

In a large city,the executive body that sets policy for and oversees a police department is the police ________.

Accepted Answer

Commission

Question 3

Pick one of the federal agencies discussed in this chapter and complete some outside additional research on that agency and create a 10 slide PowerPoint regarding key or interesting facts learned regarding this agency that were not addressed in this chapter.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary

Question 4

Which is a feature of federalism?

Accepted Answer

A) Government based on the consent of the governed 
B) Social,economic,and political pluralism 
C) Power divided between a centralized governing body and various constituent units 
D) Values of tolerance,pragmatism,cooperation,and compromise 
A) Government based on the consent of the governed 
B) Social,economic,and political pluralism 
C) Power divided between a centralized governing body and various constituent units 
D) Values of tolerance,pragmatism,cooperation,and compromise

Question 5

Explain how the frankpledge system is different from modern policing.

Accepted Answer

The frankpledge system makes a small gro

Question 6

Citizens can influence law enforcement by all three branches of government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How does federalism help facilitate democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) The federal government funds state activities 
B) It promotes participation at all levels of government 
C) Federal and state governments share powers in certain areas 
D) It divides the work of government among many agencies at many levels 
A) The federal government funds state activities 
B) It promotes participation at all levels of government 
C) Federal and state governments share powers in certain areas 
D) It divides the work of government among many agencies at many levels

Question 8

All media coverage is inadequate when it comes to portrayals of the police.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Police must meet specific legal requirements before they can enter a private residence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The International Union of Police Associations (IUPA)is more accurately described as a lobbying organization than as a professional organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Achieving a balance between simple reporting facts,on the one hand,and putting a "spin" on facts to create a desired impression is called ________ discipline.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Achieving a balance between simple reporting facts,on...

Question 12

Probation officers and parole officers are two types of ________ officials.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Probation officers and parole officers are two...

Question 13

Which of the following does NOT affect whether a trial is held?

Accepted Answer

A) The defendant's plea in response to the charges 
B) The grand jury's decision to bring charges 
C) The prosecutor's decision to bring charges 
D) The severity of the charge,minor or serious 
A) The defendant's plea in response to the charges 
B) The grand jury's decision to bring charges 
C) The prosecutor's decision to bring charges 
D) The severity of the charge,minor or serious

Question 14

If a defendant pleads guilty,then a ________ is not necessary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a defendant pleads guilty,then a ________...

Question 15

Minority rights are one of the features of democracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

For every 4,000 to 5,000 citizens,there is roughly one sworn law enforcement officer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What distinguishes dual federalism from federalism?

Accepted Answer

A) There are two centers of power,rather than one 
B) There are more meetings between levels of government 
C) Powers not vested in the federal government are left to the states 
D) Powers must be strictly divided,rather than shared out as needed 
A) There are two centers of power,rather than one 
B) There are more meetings between levels of government 
C) Powers not vested in the federal government are left to the states 
D) Powers must be strictly divided,rather than shared out as needed

Question 18

Tensions in the relationships between levels of law enforcement (federal,state,and local)can result in tensions over jurisdiction known as ________ wars.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tensions in the relationships between levels of...

Question 19

The branch of government that influences the police through grant funding is the ________ branch.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The branch of government that influences the...

Question 20

Which of these was a key effect,on police departments,of passage of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994?

Accepted Answer

A) Stricter penalties for violent crimes,keeping criminals off the streets longer 
B) Broadened powers for law enforcement,resulting in more convictions 
C) Longer penalties for first time offenders,dissuading juveniles from criminal activity 
D) Increased funding through grants to local agencies,allowing additional hiring 
A) Stricter penalties for violent crimes,keeping criminals off the streets longer 
B) Broadened powers for law enforcement,resulting in more convictions 
C) Longer penalties for first time offenders,dissuading juveniles from criminal activity 
D) Increased funding through grants to local agencies,allowing additional hiring

All of the following may be tasks of the police commission EXCEPT which one?

In a large city,the executive body that sets policy for and oversees a police department is the police ________.

Pick one of the federal agencies discussed in this chapter and complete some outside additional research on that agency and create a 10 slide PowerPoint regarding key or interesting facts learned regarding this agency that were not addressed in this chapter.

Which is a feature of federalism?

Explain how the frankpledge system is different from modern policing.

Citizens can influence law enforcement by all three branches of government.

How does federalism help facilitate democracy?

All media coverage is inadequate when it comes to portrayals of the police.

Police must meet specific legal requirements before they can enter a private residence.

The International Union of Police Associations (IUPA)is more accurately described as a lobbying organization than as a professional organization.

Achieving a balance between simple reporting facts,on the one hand,and putting a "spin" on facts to create a desired impression is called ________ discipline.

Probation officers and parole officers are two types of ________ officials.

Which of the following does NOT affect whether a trial is held?

If a defendant pleads guilty,then a ________ is not necessary.

Minority rights are one of the features of democracy.

For every 4,000 to 5,000 citizens,there is roughly one sworn law enforcement officer.

What distinguishes dual federalism from federalism?

Tensions in the relationships between levels of law enforcement (federal,state,and local)can result in tensions over jurisdiction known as ________ wars.

The branch of government that influences the police through grant funding is the ________ branch.

Which of these was a key effect,on police departments,of passage of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994?

Origins and Evolution of American Policing

Law Enforcement Agencies and Their Organizations

Becoming a Cop

Police Subculture

Police Discretion and Behavior

Core Police Functions

Community Policing and Community Involvement

Policing in the Modern Era

Policing and the Law

Civil Liability and Accountability

Deviance,ethics,and

The Use of Force

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Exam 2: Policing in the American Context

All of the following may be tasks of the police commission EXCEPT which one?

In a large city,the executive body that sets policy for and oversees a police department is the police ________.

Pick one of the federal agencies discussed in this chapter and complete some outside additional research on that agency and create a 10 slide PowerPoint regarding key or interesting facts learned regarding this agency that were not addressed in this chapter.

Which is a feature of federalism?

Explain how the frankpledge system is different from modern policing.

Citizens can influence law enforcement by all three branches of government.

How does federalism help facilitate democracy?

All media coverage is inadequate when it comes to portrayals of the police.

Police must meet specific legal requirements before they can enter a private residence.

The International Union of Police Associations (IUPA)is more accurately described as a lobbying organization than as a professional organization.

Achieving a balance between simple reporting facts,on the one hand,and putting a "spin" on facts to create a desired impression is called ________ discipline.

Probation officers and parole officers are two types of ________ officials.

Which of the following does NOT affect whether a trial is held?

If a defendant pleads guilty,then a ________ is not necessary.

Minority rights are one of the features of democracy.

For every 4,000 to 5,000 citizens,there is roughly one sworn law enforcement officer.

What distinguishes dual federalism from federalism?

Tensions in the relationships between levels of law enforcement (federal,state,and local)can result in tensions over jurisdiction known as ________ wars.

The branch of government that influences the police through grant funding is the ________ branch.

Which of these was a key effect,on police departments,of passage of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994?

Origins and Evolution of American Policing

Law Enforcement Agencies and Their Organizations

Becoming a Cop

Police Subculture

Police Discretion and Behavior

Core Police Functions

Community Policing and Community Involvement

Policing in the Modern Era

Policing and the Law

Civil Liability and Accountability

Deviance,ethics,and

The Use of Force

Filters