Criminal Justice Final Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Composition of the federal government - CORRECT ANSWER The Legislative, The
Executive, and the Judicial
Components of the criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWER Law enforcement,
the courts system, and corrections
Wedding cake model in order - CORRECT ANSWER Celebrated cases, serious
felonies, less serious felonies, misdemeanors
Criminal Justice funnel - CORRECT ANSWER
Specific jobs in the criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWER Law enforcement,
courts, corrections, forensics, and victim support
What is a self reporting survey - CORRECT ANSWER A research method where
individuals provide information about their own feelings, attitudes, and behaviors by
answering questions themselves.
What constitutional limits are placed on crimes and court rulings - CORRECT
ANSWER The U.S. Constitution places significant limits on crimes and court rulings
through the Bill of Rights
Due process - CORRECT ANSWER Ensuring fair legal processes
Fourth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER Protecting against unreasonable searches
Fifth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER Preventing self-incrimination
Sixth Amendments - CORRECT ANSWER Guaranteeing rights to counsel,
speedy/public trials, and confrontation
Eighth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER Prohibiting cruel punishments or
excessive bail
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Composition of the federal government - CORRECT ANSWER The Legislative, The
Executive, and the Judicial
Components of the criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWER Law enforcement,
the courts system, and corrections
Wedding cake model in order - CORRECT ANSWER Celebrated cases, serious
felonies, less serious felonies, misdemeanors
Criminal Justice funnel - CORRECT ANSWER
Specific jobs in the criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWER Law enforcement,
courts, corrections, forensics, and victim support
What is a self reporting survey - CORRECT ANSWER A research method where
individuals provide information about their own feelings, attitudes, and behaviors by
answering questions themselves.
What constitutional limits are placed on crimes and court rulings - CORRECT
ANSWER The U.S. Constitution places significant limits on crimes and court rulings
through the Bill of Rights
Due process - CORRECT ANSWER Ensuring fair legal processes
Fourth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER Protecting against unreasonable searches
Fifth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER Preventing self-incrimination
Sixth Amendments - CORRECT ANSWER Guaranteeing rights to counsel,
speedy/public trials, and confrontation
Eighth Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER Prohibiting cruel punishments or
excessive bail
