California POST Midterm Exam
Questions With Verified Solutions.
First Amendment - Answer Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and to petition the
government for redress of grievances.
Fourth Amendment - Answer Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.
Fifth Amendment - Answer Freedom from being tried twice for the same crime, and from self-
incrimination.
Sixth Amendment - Answer Right to be told of charges, have a speedy trial, have a public trial by
impartial jury, right to confront witnesses, and right to counsel.
Eighth Amendment - Answer Freedom of excessive bail, and cruel and unusual punishment.
Fourteenth Amendment - Answer Right of defendant in judicial proceedings, the requisites for trial,
due process, and right to equal protection of the laws.
Components of the Criminal Justice System - Answer - Law Enforcement
- Judicial
- Corrections
Goal of the Criminal Justice System... - Answer - Guarantee Due Process
- Prevent Crime
- Protect Life and Property
- Uphold and Enforce the Law
- Dispense Equal Justice
- Apprehend Offenders
, - Assure Victim's Rights
What is a constitution? - Answer a written document that embodies the basic laws of a nation or state.
It identifies the powers and duties of the government and the rights afforded to all individuals.
What is the law making framework of the government? - Answer - Executive Branch
- Legislative Branch
- Judicial Branch
What is the Bill of Rights? - Answer The first ten amendments to the constitution, ratified by Congress
in December 1791.
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies - Answer - U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- F.B.I.
- D.E.A.
- U.S. Marshal Service
- I.C.E.
- A.T.F.
- Secret Service
- U.S.P.S.
- Armed Forces Police
State Law Enforcement Agencies - Answer - Youth & Adult Correctional Agency
- C.H.P.
- A.B.C.
- Fish & Game
- D.O.F. (Forestry and Fire)
- D.O.J. (Justice)
- D.O.I. (Insurance)
Questions With Verified Solutions.
First Amendment - Answer Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and to petition the
government for redress of grievances.
Fourth Amendment - Answer Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.
Fifth Amendment - Answer Freedom from being tried twice for the same crime, and from self-
incrimination.
Sixth Amendment - Answer Right to be told of charges, have a speedy trial, have a public trial by
impartial jury, right to confront witnesses, and right to counsel.
Eighth Amendment - Answer Freedom of excessive bail, and cruel and unusual punishment.
Fourteenth Amendment - Answer Right of defendant in judicial proceedings, the requisites for trial,
due process, and right to equal protection of the laws.
Components of the Criminal Justice System - Answer - Law Enforcement
- Judicial
- Corrections
Goal of the Criminal Justice System... - Answer - Guarantee Due Process
- Prevent Crime
- Protect Life and Property
- Uphold and Enforce the Law
- Dispense Equal Justice
- Apprehend Offenders
, - Assure Victim's Rights
What is a constitution? - Answer a written document that embodies the basic laws of a nation or state.
It identifies the powers and duties of the government and the rights afforded to all individuals.
What is the law making framework of the government? - Answer - Executive Branch
- Legislative Branch
- Judicial Branch
What is the Bill of Rights? - Answer The first ten amendments to the constitution, ratified by Congress
in December 1791.
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies - Answer - U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- F.B.I.
- D.E.A.
- U.S. Marshal Service
- I.C.E.
- A.T.F.
- Secret Service
- U.S.P.S.
- Armed Forces Police
State Law Enforcement Agencies - Answer - Youth & Adult Correctional Agency
- C.H.P.
- A.B.C.
- Fish & Game
- D.O.F. (Forestry and Fire)
- D.O.J. (Justice)
- D.O.I. (Insurance)
