Deck 10: Federal and State Agencies: Protecting Our Borders and Freedom

Question 1

The National Academy in Quantico,which provides training to local police managers and supervisory-level police officers,is operated by:

A) the Department of Homeland Security
B) the National Crime Information Center
C) INTERPOL
D) the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The official legal arm of the United States government is:

A) Department of Homeland Security
B) Federal Bureau of Investigations
C) Central Intelligence Agency
D) Department of Justice

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following major law enforcement agencies is not included in the Department of Homeland Security?

A) U.S. Customs and Border Protection
B) The Immigration and Customs Enforcement
C) The Federal Bureau of Investigation
D) The U.S. Coast Guard

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The overarching mission of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)is:

A) eliminating vulnerabilities in the nation's border, economic, transportation, and infrastructure security
B) to arrest immigrants smuggling drugs across borders
C) management of Border and Transportation Security
D) to stem the illegal export of equipment, technology and munitions

Question 5

During the era of J.Edgar Hoover,special agents were required to:

A) possess a college degree in law only
B) be available for assignment wherever needed
C) complete training courses only if they did not receive college degree
D) have been employed previously by a law enforcement agency

Question 6

The National Crime Information Center is operated by the:

A) FBI
B) DHS
C) DEA
D) S & T

Question 7

The Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation Division:

A) monitors and collects of federal income taxes from U.S. individuals and businesses
B) seeks out illegal moonshine stills
C) investigates any threats against U.S. Mint facilities
D) prosecutes counterfeiters

Question 8

Today the top three priorities of the FBI are to address:

A) terrorists, foreign intelligence operations, and border invasions
B) drug enforcement, juvenile crimes, and terrorists
C) foreign intelligence operations, cyber-based attacks, and terrorist attacks
D) espionage, money laundering, and gun-related crimes

Question 9

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center:

A) is a component of the Department of Justice
B) primarily provides basic law enforcement training
C) serves as an interagency law enforcement training organization
D) only provides training to federal agencies

Question 10

The IRS Criminal Investigation Division is responsible for all of the following except:

A) enforcement of the Bank Secrecy Act
B) investigations of violent crimes
C) investigations concerning the pornography industry
D) actions of the Questionable Refund Program

Question 11

In 2003,the ATF was moved from the Department of Treasury to:

A) the Department of Homeland Security
B) the Justice Department
C) the Federal Bureau of Investigation
D) Customs and Border Protection

Question 12

The Department of Justice includes all but which of the following organizations?

A) U.S. Marshals Service
B) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
C) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
D) Federal Bureau of Investigation

Question 13

Which agency (or agencies)participates in the Uniform Crime Reporting system?

A) State and local law enforcement agencies
B) Only state law enforcement agencies
C) Only local law enforcement agencies
D) Only the military police, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice

Question 14

Which of the following are entered into the NCIC files?

A) Wanted persons
B) Stolen vehicles
C) Missing persons
D) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following acts led to the formation of the Drug Enforcement Administration?

A) The Narcotic Drugs Import and Export Act
B) The Harrison Narcotic Act
C) The Volstead Act
D) The Drug Enforcement Act

Question 16

Which of the following is not a major function of the United States Marshals Service?

A) Protecting the courts
B) Protecting witnesses
C) Protecting judges
D) Protecting the president

Question 17

Which recommendation is not put forth by Interpol for nations to follow to realize success?

A) Pass laws specifying the offense is a crime.
B) Prosecute offenders and cooperate in other countries' prosecutions.
C) Resolve disputes between countries involving political, racial, or religious matters.
D) Furnish Interpol with and exchange information about crime and its perpetrators.

Question 18

The Department of Justice is headed by:

A) the director of the FBI
B) an appointed Secret Service agent
C) the attorney general
D) none of the above

Question 19

Special agents of the Internal Revenue Service:

A) are unarmed and have no regular police powers
B) are trained at the National Academy of the FBI
C) are armed and may execute search/arrest warrants and seize property
D) are certified public accountants

Question 20

Applicants for CIA jobs must possess all but which of the following?

A) A master's degree in international affairs or a law degree
B) An interest in international affairs and national security
C) Impeccable integrity
D) Excellent written and oral skills

Question 21

The Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service investigates possible income tax violations.

Question 22

Which state agency is the state equivalent of the FBI?

A) The state police
B) State highway patrol
C) State bureaus of investigation
D) State attorney general's offices

Question 23

The Central Intelligence Agency is part of the Department of Homeland Security.

Question 24

The National Crime Information Center stores records relating to stolen property,missing persons,and fugitives.

Question 25

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is part of the Department of Homeland Security.

Question 26

The Uniform Crime Reports includes information on crimes that are not reported to the police.

Question 27

Counterterrorism constitutes more than half of the FBI's workload today.

Question 28

_______ agencies perform more general law enforcement functions.

A) State police
B) State highway patrol
C) State bureaus of investigation
D) State attorney general

Question 29

IRS agents are authorized to execute search warrants and make arrests without warrants for internal-revenue offenses.

Question 30

The Bank Secrecy Act requires banks to hold all account information in strictest confidence.

Question 31

SBIs provide technical support to local agencies in laboratory or records services,and may assist in investigating more serious crimes.

Question 32

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center only trains federal agents.

Question 33

The CIA participates in covert operations only in the United States.

Question 34

The U.S.Secret Service is responsible for investigating financial crimes such as counterfeiting.

Question 35

The Harrison Narcotic Act was the beginning of the DEA.

Question 36

One shortcoming of the federal Witness Protection Program is that it protects only the witnesses,but not their families.

Question 37

The FBI's identification division performs specialized forensic examinations on hair,weapons,and fibers only.

Question 38

High explosives are not a high-priority concern of the ATF.

Question 39

A primary duty of the U.S.Secret Service is the prevention of presidential assassination.

Question 40

There are less than 100 U.S.marshals today.

Question 41

What is INTERPOL,and how does it function?

Question 42

In addition to alcohol,tobacco,and firearms,the ATF also focuses on ________.

Question 43

State attorneys general offices do not have jurisdiction to investigate white-collar crimes or fraud against or by consumers.

Question 44

The oldest federal law enforcement agency is the __________________.

Question 45

The ___________ was created in response to the attacks on September 11,2001.

Question 46

Most state and federal law enforcement agencies require applicants to be U.S.citizens.

Question 47

The CIA carries out the _______________.

Question 48

Agents of the __________________ Division of the Internal Revenue Service are armed and investigate tax violations,money laundering,and violations of the Bank Secrecy Act.

Question 49

What are the agencies contained with the Department of Homeland Security,including their roles and functions?

Question 50

The _______________ protects U.S.economic interests in the nation's ports,on its waterways,and on international waters.

Question 51

State _________ are investigative in nature.

Question 52

The Uniform Crime Reports collects crime data on eight ________ offenses,including murder,rape,and robbery.

Question 53

Investigations into white-collar crimes,fraud against Medicare providers,and crimes against seniors may be conducted by state ______________.

Question 54

The ___________ contains records on stolen property,missing persons,and fugitives.

Question 55

The _______ investigates counterfeiting.

Question 56

State __________ usually have general law enforcement functions.

Question 57

The official legal arm of the U.S.government is the ____________.

Question 58

Most federal agencies train their agents at the __________________.

Question 59

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is part of the Department of _____________.

Question 60

Discuss the Uniform Crime Reports-its methods of collecting data,purpose,and shortcomings.

Question 61

Describe the functions of the law enforcement agencies contained within the U.S.Department of Justice.

Question 62

What is the role of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)?

Question 63

Explain the key differences between federal and state law enforcement agencies.What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in each type of agency?

Question 64

This chapter described two "other" federal law enforcement agencies -the CIA and IRS.How would you describe their major roles and functions?

Question 65

Describe the primary functions and organization of state law enforcement agencies.