Question 1

In what ways are the war on gangs and war on drugs illustrations of the theme of this book, controlling the dangerous classes?

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Question 2

Discuss some of the major factors that led to the formation of professional policing in the United States and England during the 19th century.

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Question 3

The Tythingman was a kind of policeman which existed in England prior to the Norman invasion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The growth of full-time policing in the 19th century stemmed mainly from the problem of drugs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Among the most noteworthy changes in policing after the establishment of the London Metropolitan Police Department included:

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A)  Policing came under the control of the state. 
B)  The police stood as "buffers" between the rich and the masses. 
C)  Crime and rioting increased. 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

The Metropolitan Police of London:

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A)  Stressed the crime prevention role of the police. 
B)  Was strongly influenced by Sir Robert Peel. 
C)  Replaced the constabulary system as the dominant method of policing. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

What was COINTELPRO?

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Question 8

In what ways have the police functioned as agents of class control?

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Question 9

The breakup of the Black Panther Party during the late 1960s and early 1970s was led by the FBI.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Among the forms of policing in Europe existing prior to the formation of the London Metropolitan Police included which of the following?

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A)  Constables. 
B)  Sheriffs. 
C)  Vigiles. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  a and c only

Question 11

Among the reforms accomplished during the Progressive Era that concerned policing included which of the following?

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A)  The emergence of a federal role in policing. 
B)  The Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. 
C)  The establishment of the civil service system 
D)  a and c only

Question 12

The concept of "kin-police" refers to a "mutual pledge" system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Critically evaluate the movement known as the "Progressive Era."

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Question 14

Which of the following is not an example of police reforms during the Progressive Era?

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A)  Centralization. 
B)  Changes in technology. 
C)  The re-establishment of the constabulary form of policing. 
D)  New crime prevention techniques.

Question 15

During the Progressive Era, such reforms as the regulation of the railroad and the communications industry, were supported by:

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A)  Business leaders. 
B)  Educational groups. 
C)  Reformers. 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

In early English society, villagers responding to the tythingman's "hue and cry" were often given rewards. This system was called:

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A)  Watch and ward. 
B)  Frankpledge 
C)  Mutual pledge 
D)  Preventive policing

Exam 2: The Development of the Modern Police Institution: Controlling the Dangerous Classes

In what ways are the war on gangs and war on drugs illustrations of the theme of this book, controlling the dangerous classes?

Discuss some of the major factors that led to the formation of professional policing in the United States and England during the 19th century.

The Tythingman was a kind of policeman which existed in England prior to the Norman invasion.

The growth of full-time policing in the 19th century stemmed mainly from the problem of drugs.

Among the most noteworthy changes in policing after the establishment of the London Metropolitan Police Department included:

The Metropolitan Police of London:

What was COINTELPRO?

In what ways have the police functioned as agents of class control?

The breakup of the Black Panther Party during the late 1960s and early 1970s was led by the FBI.

Among the forms of policing in Europe existing prior to the formation of the London Metropolitan Police included which of the following?

Among the reforms accomplished during the Progressive Era that concerned policing included which of the following?

The concept of "kin-police" refers to a "mutual pledge" system.

Critically evaluate the movement known as the "Progressive Era."

Which of the following is not an example of police reforms during the Progressive Era?

During the Progressive Era, such reforms as the regulation of the railroad and the communications industry, were supported by:

In early English society, villagers responding to the tythingman's "hue and cry" were often given rewards. This system was called: