ANSWERS
Question:
1. Which of the following groups has broad discretion to create and pass laws?
Answer:
Legislators
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2. Which of the following are the components of effective decision making? Select all that apply.
Answer:
Integrity Common sense
Question:
3. Based on a study of over 3,000 officers, which of the following are steps that can be taken to improve
integrity? Select all that apply.
Answer:
Solicit community feedback Rotate officer assignments Minimize reaction to minor offenses
Question:
4. What type of discretion does the president of the United States exercise? Select one.
Answer:
Executive
Question:
5. There are differences between the formal ethics of law enforcement and the values of police subculture.
Which of the following are true? Select all that apply.
Answer:
The formal code of ethics emphasizes the public service role of law enforcement. The informal police
subculture emphasizes the crime-fighter role.
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6. Which of the following statements about the social contract is true? Select one.
Answer:
Per the social contract, each citizen gives up complete liberty in return for societal protection against others.
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7. Which of the following are elements of police control? Select all that apply.
Answer:
Authority Power Persuasion
Question:
8. Which of the following is known for being more focused on concepts than facts? Select one.