NYPD 1ST TRIMESTER EXAM
PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 UPDATED VERSION
VERIFIED A+
◉ Justice.
Answer: the application of law impartially; doing the right thing for the
right reasons
◉ Social Contract.
Answer: people surrender some freedoms in exchange for protection by
society.
◉ Criminal Law.
Answer: a wrong against society, punishable by arrest/prison. Goal is
justice/deterrence/reformation. Initiated by a government prosecutor on
behalf of the public.
◉ Civil Law.
Answer: a wrong against an individual. Goal is compensatory damages
to victims. Typically initiated by the person(s) who have been wronged.
◉ Lawsuits.
Answer: civil legal actions
,◉ Probable Cause.
Answer: used for arrest/Grand Jury, also known as reasonable
cause/grounds to believe
◉ Preponderance of the Evidence.
Answer: used in civil cases or to raise an affirmative defense in criminal
court, 51% or tip the scale
◉ Clear and Convincing Evidence.
Answer: used in traffic court, 75% standard proof
◉ Beyond a Reasonable Doubt.
Answer: used in criminal trials, all jurors must agree, is the highest
standard in law, 99%
◉ Offense.
Answer: any conduct which jail/fine can be imposed
◉ Felony.
Answer: punishable by more than 1 year (366 days), usually in state
prison
◉ Misdemeanor.
,Answer: punishable by 16 days to 1 year not more than a year, usually in
city/county jail
◉ Petty Offense.
Answer: a minor violation of the law
◉ Violation.
Answer: punishable by up to 15 days in jail or a fine, usually in a
city/county jail
◉ Traffic Infraction.
Answer: usually requires a fine
◉ English Common Law.
Answer: presumption of innocence, right to cross-examine one's
accusers
◉ Bill of Rights.
Answer: First 10 Amendments to the constitution
◉ Statutes.
Answer: formalized written laws enacted by a legislature
◉ Court Decisions.
, Answer: also known as case law
◉ 1st Amendment.
Answer: freedom of religion, assembly, speech, petition, press; none of
these freedoms are absolute
◉ 2nd Amendment.
Answer: Right to bear arms; not absolute, can be regulated by
state/federal government
◉ 4th Amendment.
Answer: Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures; requires
probable cause
◉ Exclusionary Rule.
Answer: if evidence is obtained illegally, it will be suppressed at court
◉ 5th Amendment.
Answer: includes rights such as the right to a Grand Jury, Eminent
Domain, Double Jeopardy, Due Process, and Self-incrimination
◉ 6th Amendment.
Answer: Right to a speedy/public trial by an impartial jury, counsel,
confront witnesses, cross examine, be informed of the charges, and
present witnesses in defense
PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 UPDATED VERSION
VERIFIED A+
◉ Justice.
Answer: the application of law impartially; doing the right thing for the
right reasons
◉ Social Contract.
Answer: people surrender some freedoms in exchange for protection by
society.
◉ Criminal Law.
Answer: a wrong against society, punishable by arrest/prison. Goal is
justice/deterrence/reformation. Initiated by a government prosecutor on
behalf of the public.
◉ Civil Law.
Answer: a wrong against an individual. Goal is compensatory damages
to victims. Typically initiated by the person(s) who have been wronged.
◉ Lawsuits.
Answer: civil legal actions
,◉ Probable Cause.
Answer: used for arrest/Grand Jury, also known as reasonable
cause/grounds to believe
◉ Preponderance of the Evidence.
Answer: used in civil cases or to raise an affirmative defense in criminal
court, 51% or tip the scale
◉ Clear and Convincing Evidence.
Answer: used in traffic court, 75% standard proof
◉ Beyond a Reasonable Doubt.
Answer: used in criminal trials, all jurors must agree, is the highest
standard in law, 99%
◉ Offense.
Answer: any conduct which jail/fine can be imposed
◉ Felony.
Answer: punishable by more than 1 year (366 days), usually in state
prison
◉ Misdemeanor.
,Answer: punishable by 16 days to 1 year not more than a year, usually in
city/county jail
◉ Petty Offense.
Answer: a minor violation of the law
◉ Violation.
Answer: punishable by up to 15 days in jail or a fine, usually in a
city/county jail
◉ Traffic Infraction.
Answer: usually requires a fine
◉ English Common Law.
Answer: presumption of innocence, right to cross-examine one's
accusers
◉ Bill of Rights.
Answer: First 10 Amendments to the constitution
◉ Statutes.
Answer: formalized written laws enacted by a legislature
◉ Court Decisions.
, Answer: also known as case law
◉ 1st Amendment.
Answer: freedom of religion, assembly, speech, petition, press; none of
these freedoms are absolute
◉ 2nd Amendment.
Answer: Right to bear arms; not absolute, can be regulated by
state/federal government
◉ 4th Amendment.
Answer: Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures; requires
probable cause
◉ Exclusionary Rule.
Answer: if evidence is obtained illegally, it will be suppressed at court
◉ 5th Amendment.
Answer: includes rights such as the right to a Grand Jury, Eminent
Domain, Double Jeopardy, Due Process, and Self-incrimination
◉ 6th Amendment.
Answer: Right to a speedy/public trial by an impartial jury, counsel,
confront witnesses, cross examine, be informed of the charges, and
present witnesses in defense
