Question 1

Torts allow recovery for which of the following claims?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal negligence 
B)  Personal liability 
C)  Criminal misconduct 
D)  Personal negligence 
A)  Criminal negligence 
B)  Personal liability 
C)  Criminal misconduct 
D)  Personal negligence B

Question 2

What are Title 18 U.S. Code §241 and §242?

Accepted Answer

A)  §241 is Criminal Liability for Deprivation of Civil Rights, and §242 is Conspiracy to Deprive a Person of Rights 
B)  §241 is Conspiracy to Deprive a Person of Rights, and §242 is Criminal Liability for Deprivation of Civil Rights 
C)  §241 is Civil Liability for Deprivation of Civil Rights, and §242 is Criminal Liability for Deprivation of Civil Rights 
D)  None of the above 
A)  §241 is Criminal Liability for Deprivation of Civil Rights, and §242 is Conspiracy to Deprive a Person of Rights 
B)  §241 is Conspiracy to Deprive a Person of Rights, and §242 is Criminal Liability for Deprivation of Civil Rights 
C)  §241 is Civil Liability for Deprivation of Civil Rights, and §242 is Criminal Liability for Deprivation of Civil Rights 
D)  None of the above B

Question 3

Which of the following is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Permits the Department of Justice to investigate a criminal justice agency allegedly in violation of ADA 
B)  Gives prisoners access to the courts 
C)  Permits the Department of Justice to file a lawsuit in federal court against a criminal justice agency to enforce ADA 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Permits the Department of Justice to investigate a criminal justice agency allegedly in violation of ADA 
B)  Gives prisoners access to the courts 
C)  Permits the Department of Justice to file a lawsuit in federal court against a criminal justice agency to enforce ADA 
D)  All of the above C

Question 4

Which of the following is true about §210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (Title 42, U.S. Code §§ 14141 and 14142)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Act permits the Department of Justice to investigate patterns or practices of misconduct in local police departments 
B)  The Act was passed partially in response to the Rodney King incident. 
C)  The Act requires the collection of statistics on "police abuse" 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The Act permits the Department of Justice to investigate patterns or practices of misconduct in local police departments 
B)  The Act was passed partially in response to the Rodney King incident. 
C)  The Act requires the collection of statistics on "police abuse" 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following statements are true about civil law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil law is a public offense. 
B)  Civil law can result in fines, probation, incarceration, and/or death. 
C)  In civil law, the plaintiff may receive monetary damages as compensation. 
D)  In civil law, an acquittal normally is NOT appealable by the State. 
A)  Civil law is a public offense. 
B)  Civil law can result in fines, probation, incarceration, and/or death. 
C)  In civil law, the plaintiff may receive monetary damages as compensation. 
D)  In civil law, an acquittal normally is NOT appealable by the State.

Question 6

DOJ prosecutions of Title 18, U.S. Code §242 cases increased by approximately what percent between 1998 and 2011?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 20% 
B)  About 40% 
C)  About 60% 
D)  About 80% 
A)  About 20% 
B)  About 40% 
C)  About 60% 
D)  About 80%

Question 7

The Civil Rights of Institutional Persons Act (CRIPA) permits the Attorney General to bring civil lawsuits against state institutions regarding the civil rights of those housed in the facility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following best describes intentional tort?

Accepted Answer

A)  Torts can be against people or property 
B)  Torts that often arise from failing to perform a particular duty 
C)  Torts do not question the officer's state of mind. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Torts can be against people or property 
B)  Torts that often arise from failing to perform a particular duty 
C)  Torts do not question the officer's state of mind. 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

When a police officer kills someone, which of the following statements may be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The family could file only a criminal case. 
B)  The family could file only a tort case. 
C)  The family could file both a criminal and a tort case. 
D)  The family could file neither a criminal nor a tort case. 
A)  The family could file only a criminal case. 
B)  The family could file only a tort case. 
C)  The family could file both a criminal and a tort case. 
D)  The family could file neither a criminal nor a tort case.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is correct about negligent torts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negligent torts often arise from failing to perform a particular duty, and an officer's state of mind is considered. 
B)  Negligent torts often arise from failing to perform a particular duty, and only occur when the act leads to an injury. 
C)  Negligent torts often arise from failing to perform a particular duty, and can be only be against a person. 
D)  Negligent torts are more likely to prevail if gross negligence is proven. 
A)  Negligent torts often arise from failing to perform a particular duty, and an officer's state of mind is considered. 
B)  Negligent torts often arise from failing to perform a particular duty, and only occur when the act leads to an injury. 
C)  Negligent torts often arise from failing to perform a particular duty, and can be only be against a person. 
D)  Negligent torts are more likely to prevail if gross negligence is proven.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a typical state tort law category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conditions of confinement 
B)  Assault 
C)  Invasion of property 
D)  Wrongful death 
A)  Conditions of confinement 
B)  Assault 
C)  Invasion of property 
D)  Wrongful death

Question 12

In criminal law, which describes the state's burden?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proof beyond a reasonable doubt 
B)  A preponderance of the evidence 
C)  Convinced by a 50.1% margin 
D)  Options a and c 
A)  Proof beyond a reasonable doubt 
B)  A preponderance of the evidence 
C)  Convinced by a 50.1% margin 
D)  Options a and c

Question 13

Which of the following are personal injury claims?

Accepted Answer

A)  battery, negligence, and personal distress 
B)  battery, personal distress, and crimes against property 
C)  battery, crimes against property, and civil rights violations 
D)  none of the above 
A)  battery, negligence, and personal distress 
B)  battery, personal distress, and crimes against property 
C)  battery, crimes against property, and civil rights violations 
D)  none of the above

Question 14

Which of the following provides a civil remedy to plaintiffs who can show that two or more officers conspired to deprive them of their civil rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  Title 42, U.S. Code §1983 
B)  Title 42, U.S. Code §1985 
C)  Title 18, U.S. Code §241 
D)  Title 18, U.S. Code §242 
A)  Title 42, U.S. Code §1983 
B)  Title 42, U.S. Code §1985 
C)  Title 18, U.S. Code §241 
D)  Title 18, U.S. Code §242

Question 15

The two types of negligent tort cases are simple and complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following are some of the top charges in which §242 actions are prosecuted?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual assault of an arrestee or prisoner, suicide, and battery 
B)  suicide, battery, and excessive force 
C)  battery, excessive force, and sexual assault of an arrestee or prisoner 
D)  excessive force, sexual assault of an arrestee or prisoner, and robbery/theft 
A)  sexual assault of an arrestee or prisoner, suicide, and battery 
B)  suicide, battery, and excessive force 
C)  battery, excessive force, and sexual assault of an arrestee or prisoner 
D)  excessive force, sexual assault of an arrestee or prisoner, and robbery/theft

Question 17

An Americans with Disabilities lawsuit cannot be filed in conjunction with another legal act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

There were twice as many 18 U.S. Code §242 cases filed in 2011 compared to 1998.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is true of criminal justice administrative liability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personnel in both state and federal agencies are bound by and subject to sanctions in their respective departments. 
B)  Personnel in both state and federal agencies are bound by administrative rules in their respective departments. 
C)  Rules that violate an employee's rights are not legally binding. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Personnel in both state and federal agencies are bound by and subject to sanctions in their respective departments. 
B)  Personnel in both state and federal agencies are bound by administrative rules in their respective departments. 
C)  Rules that violate an employee's rights are not legally binding. 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Tort actions are criminal legal actions arising out of situations between private properties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Torts allow recovery for which of the following claims?

What are Title 18 U.S. Code §241 and §242?

Which of the following is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Which of the following is true about §210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (Title 42, U.S. Code §§ 14141 and 14142)?

Which of the following statements are true about civil law?

DOJ prosecutions of Title 18, U.S. Code §242 cases increased by approximately what percent between 1998 and 2011?

The Civil Rights of Institutional Persons Act (CRIPA) permits the Attorney General to bring civil lawsuits against state institutions regarding the civil rights of those housed in the facility.

Which of the following best describes intentional tort?

When a police officer kills someone, which of the following statements may be true?

Which of the following statements is correct about negligent torts?

Which of the following is NOT a typical state tort law category?

In criminal law, which describes the state's burden?

Which of the following are personal injury claims?

Which of the following provides a civil remedy to plaintiffs who can show that two or more officers conspired to deprive them of their civil rights?

The two types of negligent tort cases are simple and complex.

Which of the following are some of the top charges in which §242 actions are prosecuted?

An Americans with Disabilities lawsuit cannot be filed in conjunction with another legal act.

There were twice as many 18 U.S. Code §242 cases filed in 2011 compared to 1998.

Which of the following is true of criminal justice administrative liability?

Tort actions are criminal legal actions arising out of situations between private properties.

Overview of Civil Liability

Civil Liability Under State and Federal Tort Law

Civil Liability and Federal Law: Section 1983 Litigation

Defenses to Civil Litigation and Risk Management

Administrative and Supervisory Liability

Liability for Failure to Train

Operating Criminal Justice Agencies Under a Consent Decree

Personnel Issues and Liability

Use of Force in Law Enforcement and Corrections

Section 1983 and Correctional Liability Issues

Section 1983 Actions in Law Enforcement

Liability and Wrongful Custodial Death

Conclusions: Shifting Directions in Civil Litigation

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Exam 2: Foundations for Liability

Torts allow recovery for which of the following claims?

What are Title 18 U.S. Code §241 and §242?

Which of the following is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Which of the following is true about §210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (Title 42, U.S. Code §§ 14141 and 14142)?

Which of the following statements are true about civil law?

DOJ prosecutions of Title 18, U.S. Code §242 cases increased by approximately what percent between 1998 and 2011?

The Civil Rights of Institutional Persons Act (CRIPA) permits the Attorney General to bring civil lawsuits against state institutions regarding the civil rights of those housed in the facility.

Which of the following best describes intentional tort?

When a police officer kills someone, which of the following statements may be true?

Which of the following statements is correct about negligent torts?

Which of the following is NOT a typical state tort law category?

In criminal law, which describes the state's burden?

Which of the following are personal injury claims?

Which of the following provides a civil remedy to plaintiffs who can show that two or more officers conspired to deprive them of their civil rights?

The two types of negligent tort cases are simple and complex.

Which of the following are some of the top charges in which §242 actions are prosecuted?

An Americans with Disabilities lawsuit cannot be filed in conjunction with another legal act.

There were twice as many 18 U.S. Code §242 cases filed in 2011 compared to 1998.

Which of the following is true of criminal justice administrative liability?

Tort actions are criminal legal actions arising out of situations between private properties.

Overview of Civil Liability

Civil Liability Under State and Federal Tort Law

Civil Liability and Federal Law: Section 1983 Litigation

Defenses to Civil Litigation and Risk Management

Administrative and Supervisory Liability

Liability for Failure to Train

Operating Criminal Justice Agencies Under a Consent Decree

Personnel Issues and Liability

Use of Force in Law Enforcement and Corrections

Section 1983 and Correctional Liability Issues

Section 1983 Actions in Law Enforcement

Liability and Wrongful Custodial Death

Conclusions: Shifting Directions in Civil Litigation

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