Florida FDLE Law Enforcement
Academy - State Exam Test
Values correct answersare principles, standards, or qualities considered
worthwhile or desirable.
Personal values correct answersare an individual's convictions about what
is right and wrong, based on religious beliefs, cultural roots, family
background, personal experiences, laws, organizational values, professional
norms, and political habits.
Ethics correct answersis a standard of conduct based on moral duties and
virtues that are derived from the principles of right and wrong.
Ethical principles correct answersare rules of conduct derived from ethical
values.
Ethical behavior correct answersis principled, value-based decision
making, practiced daily.
Bribery is defined in s. 838.015, F.S., correct answerscorruptly to give, offer,
or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly to request,
solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any
pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to
influence the performance of any act or omission which the person believes
to be, or the public servant represents as being, within the official discretion
of a public servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public
duty.
Perjury correct answersmay be defined as a false statement that a person
makes under oath but does not believe to be true.
Gratuity correct answersis anything of value intended to benefit the giver
more than the receiver; it is something given to a person because of that
person's position or authority.
Professionalism correct answersis behavior that demonstrates good
character and is marked by pride in self and career. Examples of these
characteristics include service, integrity, respect, quality, fairness,
honesty, courage, compassion, moral/ethical leadership, trustworthiness,
and common sense.
Stereotyping correct answersis a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a
person, group, or subject.
,Bias or prejudice correct answersis a strong belief or feeling about a person,
group, or subject, whether positive or negative, that is formed without
reviewing all available facts or information.
Discrimination correct answersis the negative behavior toward a person or
group that is based on color, race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and national
origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
Perception correct answersis the impression in a person's mind of an
individual, a group of people, or events based on experiences, biases,
beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
Sexual harassment correct answersis defined as unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of
a sexual nature.
Quid pro quo correct answers"something for something in return."
Hostile work environment correct answersan office culture where lewd
jokes or other offensive habits are acceptable.
Criminal justice correct answersrefers to the structure, functions, and
decision-making processes of those agencies that deal with the
management and control of crime and criminal offenders.
3 main components of the Criminal Justice system correct answersThe
three main components of the criminal justice system are law enforcement,
the court system, and corrections.
Law enforcement correct answersis responsible for the enforcement of and
maintaining civil order.
The court system correct answersis responsible for the interpretation of
laws.
Corrections correct answersis responsible for enforcing punishment as
defined by the court system.
Four levels of law enforcement agencies within the United States: correct
answerslocal or municipal, county, state, and federal
Jurisdiction correct answersmeans the types of cases in which the court
can make decisions.
Courts of Appeal: correct answersthese courts make decisions on appeals
from lower federal courts, which are subject to review in the U.S. Supreme
Court.
,Supreme Court of the United States: correct answershears appeals from the
decisions of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves
issues of constitutional and federal law. It stands as the ultimate authority in
constitutional interpretation, and its decisions can be changed only by a
constitutional amendment.
Judge correct answersis authorized to preside over the courtroom and
to decide questions of law brought before the court.
Prosecutor correct answersis responsible for presenting the government's
case. Defense Attorney correct answersis responsible for representing the
defendant's case.
Probation correct answersis a sentence placing a person under the
supervision of a probation officer for a specified length of time instead of
confinement.
Parole correct answersis the release of an inmate from a correctional
institution prior to the conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence.
Community control (house arrest) correct answersis a form of closely
monitored community supervision and is more restrictive than
probation or parole.
Chain of command correct answersis the order of authority within an
organization. It provides the links of authority and responsibility that join
one level of an organization to another.
Insubordination correct answersThe failure to follow orders from superiors
in the chain of command
Vertical communication correct answersis a term for information from the
chief executive officer that flows down through the supervision levels to
the lowest levels of the organization. The information that flows from the
lowest levels to the highest is equally important.
Lateral communication correct answersis that which travels across a level of
the organization to employees on the same level within the chain of
command. Sometimes, information must be processed at all levels and then
channeled to the individual or individuals responsible for accomplishing a
specific objective.
Delegation of Authority correct answersgranting of power by the person with
authority to another person
Administrative Law correct answersThe body of law that allows for the
creation of public regulatory agencies
Case Law correct answersThe body of law that is formed by the decisions
of the court system
, Civil Law correct answersThe area of the law that pertains to the legal
action that a person takes to resolve a private dispute with another
person
Constitutional Law correct answersThe standards set forth in the
Constitution and court decisions or interpretations of the Constitution
handed down by the U.S. District and Supreme Courts; identifies the powers
and limitations of each branch of the U.S. government (Checks & Balances)
Criminal Law correct answersThe part of statutory law that defines
unacceptable behaviors in government prosecution of those who
commit them
Ordinance correct answersA statute enacted by a municipal (city) or county
government and which applies only within the jurisdiction of the government
entity which created it, maybe criminal or civil
Statutory Law correct answersThe written laws enacted by Congress, State
Legislators, or local governing authorities in response to a perceived need.
Bill of Rights correct answersThe first ten amendments to the U.S.
Constitution
Due Process Clause correct answersThe part of the 14th Amendment that
expands the restrictions the Bill of Rights places on the Federal Government
to state and local governments and states, "No state shall make or enforce
any law which shall abridge the privileges and immunities of citizens of the
United States; Nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or
property without due process of law; nor deny any person within its
jurisdictions of the equal protection of the laws."
Felony correct answersA criminal offense committed within the state in
which the maximum penalty is death or incarceration in a state
correctional facility for MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Misdemeanor correct answersAny criminal offense that is punishable
by a term of imprisonment in a county correctional facility NOT IN
EXCESS OF ONE YEAR
Noncriminal Violation correct answersAn offense, also known as a civil
infraction, for which the only penalty may be a fine, forfeiture, or other
civil penalty.
Offense correct answersa criminal or noncriminal act punishable by law
Capital Felony correct answersDeath or life imprisonment in a state
correctional facility without possible parole
Life Felony correct answersLife imprisonment, $15,000.00 fine, or both
Academy - State Exam Test
Values correct answersare principles, standards, or qualities considered
worthwhile or desirable.
Personal values correct answersare an individual's convictions about what
is right and wrong, based on religious beliefs, cultural roots, family
background, personal experiences, laws, organizational values, professional
norms, and political habits.
Ethics correct answersis a standard of conduct based on moral duties and
virtues that are derived from the principles of right and wrong.
Ethical principles correct answersare rules of conduct derived from ethical
values.
Ethical behavior correct answersis principled, value-based decision
making, practiced daily.
Bribery is defined in s. 838.015, F.S., correct answerscorruptly to give, offer,
or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly to request,
solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any
pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to
influence the performance of any act or omission which the person believes
to be, or the public servant represents as being, within the official discretion
of a public servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public
duty.
Perjury correct answersmay be defined as a false statement that a person
makes under oath but does not believe to be true.
Gratuity correct answersis anything of value intended to benefit the giver
more than the receiver; it is something given to a person because of that
person's position or authority.
Professionalism correct answersis behavior that demonstrates good
character and is marked by pride in self and career. Examples of these
characteristics include service, integrity, respect, quality, fairness,
honesty, courage, compassion, moral/ethical leadership, trustworthiness,
and common sense.
Stereotyping correct answersis a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a
person, group, or subject.
,Bias or prejudice correct answersis a strong belief or feeling about a person,
group, or subject, whether positive or negative, that is formed without
reviewing all available facts or information.
Discrimination correct answersis the negative behavior toward a person or
group that is based on color, race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and national
origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
Perception correct answersis the impression in a person's mind of an
individual, a group of people, or events based on experiences, biases,
beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
Sexual harassment correct answersis defined as unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of
a sexual nature.
Quid pro quo correct answers"something for something in return."
Hostile work environment correct answersan office culture where lewd
jokes or other offensive habits are acceptable.
Criminal justice correct answersrefers to the structure, functions, and
decision-making processes of those agencies that deal with the
management and control of crime and criminal offenders.
3 main components of the Criminal Justice system correct answersThe
three main components of the criminal justice system are law enforcement,
the court system, and corrections.
Law enforcement correct answersis responsible for the enforcement of and
maintaining civil order.
The court system correct answersis responsible for the interpretation of
laws.
Corrections correct answersis responsible for enforcing punishment as
defined by the court system.
Four levels of law enforcement agencies within the United States: correct
answerslocal or municipal, county, state, and federal
Jurisdiction correct answersmeans the types of cases in which the court
can make decisions.
Courts of Appeal: correct answersthese courts make decisions on appeals
from lower federal courts, which are subject to review in the U.S. Supreme
Court.
,Supreme Court of the United States: correct answershears appeals from the
decisions of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves
issues of constitutional and federal law. It stands as the ultimate authority in
constitutional interpretation, and its decisions can be changed only by a
constitutional amendment.
Judge correct answersis authorized to preside over the courtroom and
to decide questions of law brought before the court.
Prosecutor correct answersis responsible for presenting the government's
case. Defense Attorney correct answersis responsible for representing the
defendant's case.
Probation correct answersis a sentence placing a person under the
supervision of a probation officer for a specified length of time instead of
confinement.
Parole correct answersis the release of an inmate from a correctional
institution prior to the conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence.
Community control (house arrest) correct answersis a form of closely
monitored community supervision and is more restrictive than
probation or parole.
Chain of command correct answersis the order of authority within an
organization. It provides the links of authority and responsibility that join
one level of an organization to another.
Insubordination correct answersThe failure to follow orders from superiors
in the chain of command
Vertical communication correct answersis a term for information from the
chief executive officer that flows down through the supervision levels to
the lowest levels of the organization. The information that flows from the
lowest levels to the highest is equally important.
Lateral communication correct answersis that which travels across a level of
the organization to employees on the same level within the chain of
command. Sometimes, information must be processed at all levels and then
channeled to the individual or individuals responsible for accomplishing a
specific objective.
Delegation of Authority correct answersgranting of power by the person with
authority to another person
Administrative Law correct answersThe body of law that allows for the
creation of public regulatory agencies
Case Law correct answersThe body of law that is formed by the decisions
of the court system
, Civil Law correct answersThe area of the law that pertains to the legal
action that a person takes to resolve a private dispute with another
person
Constitutional Law correct answersThe standards set forth in the
Constitution and court decisions or interpretations of the Constitution
handed down by the U.S. District and Supreme Courts; identifies the powers
and limitations of each branch of the U.S. government (Checks & Balances)
Criminal Law correct answersThe part of statutory law that defines
unacceptable behaviors in government prosecution of those who
commit them
Ordinance correct answersA statute enacted by a municipal (city) or county
government and which applies only within the jurisdiction of the government
entity which created it, maybe criminal or civil
Statutory Law correct answersThe written laws enacted by Congress, State
Legislators, or local governing authorities in response to a perceived need.
Bill of Rights correct answersThe first ten amendments to the U.S.
Constitution
Due Process Clause correct answersThe part of the 14th Amendment that
expands the restrictions the Bill of Rights places on the Federal Government
to state and local governments and states, "No state shall make or enforce
any law which shall abridge the privileges and immunities of citizens of the
United States; Nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or
property without due process of law; nor deny any person within its
jurisdictions of the equal protection of the laws."
Felony correct answersA criminal offense committed within the state in
which the maximum penalty is death or incarceration in a state
correctional facility for MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Misdemeanor correct answersAny criminal offense that is punishable
by a term of imprisonment in a county correctional facility NOT IN
EXCESS OF ONE YEAR
Noncriminal Violation correct answersAn offense, also known as a civil
infraction, for which the only penalty may be a fine, forfeiture, or other
civil penalty.
Offense correct answersa criminal or noncriminal act punishable by law
Capital Felony correct answersDeath or life imprisonment in a state
correctional facility without possible parole
Life Felony correct answersLife imprisonment, $15,000.00 fine, or both
