AZPOST Performance Objectives Study Guide
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Executive branch This branch of government is responsible for
executing, enforcing and setting the policy of the
law.
Legislative branch This branch of government writes or creates laws.
Also, it determines the budget of government
that includes both the executive and judicial
branch. This will also affect the policies of
government due to budget constraints.
Judicial branch Consists of the courts at both the federal and
state level. They determine the guilt or innocence
of criminal offenders and hear civil disputes.
Make judgments, decisions and interpretations
concerning the law, policies and decisions of the
executive and legislative branches.
,Identify the purposes and general Probation is a sentence handed down by a court
conditions of parole and probation. just the same as prison time is a sentence handed
down by a court. Parole is not a sentence like
probation, but rather an early and conditional
release from serving time in prison.
Identify the functions and Law enforcement is to problem solve, enforce
responsibilities of the following the law, order maintenance, gather info, and
three (3) components of the service duties. Judicial is the arena for legal
criminal justice system, including prosecution of criminal defendants. Corrections
the ways that they interact: Law is
Enforcement, Judicial, and
Corrections
Victim/witness services They provide the victim with the following
services: Financial assistance for loss of wages,
counseling, medical needs and many other
needs.
Police/Sheriff Responds to the victim's call for assistance. Helps
conduct the investigation of the incident, makes
an arrest and prepares the facts for prosecution.
Correctional officers A correction officer supervises inmates and
provides for the safety and security of staff and
inmates in prison.
Parole officers If a person violates the conditions of his/her
parole, the parole officer, at a hearing, revokes it
and he/she is sent back to prison.
Probation officers The probation officer is the person that oversees
or supervises the individual to see if the person is
meeting those conditions. They are under the
court component.
, Defense attorneys Responsibility is to represent anyone who is
accused of a crime, whether they are guilty or not
regardless of personal feelings
Prosecuting attorneys Examines the case then determines whether to
prosecute or not. If yes, he/she prepares for the
case by examining evidence and preparing
witnesses. Presents the case to the jury or judge,
if it goes to trial.
Judges Responsible for overseeing the judicial or trial
process. To ensure that the defendant's
constitutional rights are protected and that
proper procedure is followed.
Laws of Hammurabi. King Hammurabi wanted one (1) set of laws for
his entire kingdom. So he developed the first set
of written laws and criminal justice system known
to man. Justice belonged to the king. Private
dealings were to be handled between
individuals.
Mutual pledge system. The public being responsible to enforce its own
laws and catch violators. The concept of "sheriff"
was developed from the office of Shire-Reeve.
The Shire-Reeve was responsible for the jail and
to gather taxes for the king.
Magna Carta. In 1214 AD, the Magna Carta was signed by King
John (the Terrible) after losing a rebellion with his
barons and other nobility. The Magna Carta is
important because it is the foundation of our
procedural due process and the Bill of Rights.
COMPREHENSIVE questions answered, 2026
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Terms in this set (187)
Executive branch This branch of government is responsible for
executing, enforcing and setting the policy of the
law.
Legislative branch This branch of government writes or creates laws.
Also, it determines the budget of government
that includes both the executive and judicial
branch. This will also affect the policies of
government due to budget constraints.
Judicial branch Consists of the courts at both the federal and
state level. They determine the guilt or innocence
of criminal offenders and hear civil disputes.
Make judgments, decisions and interpretations
concerning the law, policies and decisions of the
executive and legislative branches.
,Identify the purposes and general Probation is a sentence handed down by a court
conditions of parole and probation. just the same as prison time is a sentence handed
down by a court. Parole is not a sentence like
probation, but rather an early and conditional
release from serving time in prison.
Identify the functions and Law enforcement is to problem solve, enforce
responsibilities of the following the law, order maintenance, gather info, and
three (3) components of the service duties. Judicial is the arena for legal
criminal justice system, including prosecution of criminal defendants. Corrections
the ways that they interact: Law is
Enforcement, Judicial, and
Corrections
Victim/witness services They provide the victim with the following
services: Financial assistance for loss of wages,
counseling, medical needs and many other
needs.
Police/Sheriff Responds to the victim's call for assistance. Helps
conduct the investigation of the incident, makes
an arrest and prepares the facts for prosecution.
Correctional officers A correction officer supervises inmates and
provides for the safety and security of staff and
inmates in prison.
Parole officers If a person violates the conditions of his/her
parole, the parole officer, at a hearing, revokes it
and he/she is sent back to prison.
Probation officers The probation officer is the person that oversees
or supervises the individual to see if the person is
meeting those conditions. They are under the
court component.
, Defense attorneys Responsibility is to represent anyone who is
accused of a crime, whether they are guilty or not
regardless of personal feelings
Prosecuting attorneys Examines the case then determines whether to
prosecute or not. If yes, he/she prepares for the
case by examining evidence and preparing
witnesses. Presents the case to the jury or judge,
if it goes to trial.
Judges Responsible for overseeing the judicial or trial
process. To ensure that the defendant's
constitutional rights are protected and that
proper procedure is followed.
Laws of Hammurabi. King Hammurabi wanted one (1) set of laws for
his entire kingdom. So he developed the first set
of written laws and criminal justice system known
to man. Justice belonged to the king. Private
dealings were to be handled between
individuals.
Mutual pledge system. The public being responsible to enforce its own
laws and catch violators. The concept of "sheriff"
was developed from the office of Shire-Reeve.
The Shire-Reeve was responsible for the jail and
to gather taxes for the king.
Magna Carta. In 1214 AD, the Magna Carta was signed by King
John (the Terrible) after losing a rebellion with his
barons and other nobility. The Magna Carta is
important because it is the foundation of our
procedural due process and the Bill of Rights.
