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________ is a formal means of social control Criminal law 3 multiple choice options
that involves the use of rules that are
interpreted, and are enforceable, by the
courts of a political community.
A crime is a violation of the ________ of a Penal Code 3 multiple choice options
political jurisdiction.
Which of the following penal sanctions is punishment 3 multiple choice options
used primarily to prevent undesired
conduct and to provide retribution?
The criminal law of the United States, for England 3 multiple choice options
the most part, is derived from the laws of
In common law, the decision in a particular precedent 3 multiple choice options
case becomes a potential basis, or ________,
for deciding the outcomes of similar cases
in the future.
stare decisis
ex post facto
amicus curiae
animus possidendi
The principle of using precedents to guide stare decisis 3 multiple choice options
future decisions in court cases is called
________.
, Most of the procedural, or due process, the Bill of Rights. 3 multiple choice options
rights given to criminal suspects or
defendants in the United States are found
in
Which of the following Amendments Fourteenth 3 multiple choice options
extends the procedural safeguards of the
Bill of Rights to people charged with state
crimes?
The ________ protects American citizens from Fourth Amendment 3 multiple choice options
"unreasonable searches and seizures."
The ________ guarantees the right to a speedy Sixth Amendment 3 multiple choice options
and public trial.
The ________ states that excessive bail shall Eighth Amendment 3 multiple choice options
not be required.
Which of the following refers to searches 3 multiple choice options
explorations or inspections by law
enforcement officers of homes, premises,
vehicles, or persons for the purpose of
discovering evidence of crimes or persons
who are accused of crimes?
A(n) ________ is a written order from a court warrant 3 multiple choice options
directing law enforcement officers to
conduct a search or to arrest a person.
In the 1969 case of Chimel v. California, the limited the scope of searches incident to an arrest. 3 multiple choice options
Supreme Court
Under the Supreme Court's __________, a exigent circumstances doctrine 3 multiple choice options
warrantless search not incident to an arrest
may be justified in an emergency situation.
An arrest warrant is issued only if a violation of the law has been committed and the person to be arrested committed
substantial and trustworthy evidence the violation.
supports the conclusion that 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following standards of proof reasonable suspicion 3 multiple choice options
is more than a gut feeling and legally
permits a law enforcement officer to stop
and frisk a suspect?
Which of the following standards of proof preponderance of evidence 3 multiple choice options
is evidence that more likely than not
outweighs the opposing evidence, or
sufficient evidence to overcome doubt or
speculation?
Which of the following standards of proof probable cause 3 multiple choice options
is required for a search or an arrest?
Cj 110
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Mod 6 Ch 7 and 8 Policing in America Unit 3 Test Review law pg1
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Terms in this set (103)
________ is a formal means of social control Criminal law 3 multiple choice options
that involves the use of rules that are
interpreted, and are enforceable, by the
courts of a political community.
A crime is a violation of the ________ of a Penal Code 3 multiple choice options
political jurisdiction.
Which of the following penal sanctions is punishment 3 multiple choice options
used primarily to prevent undesired
conduct and to provide retribution?
The criminal law of the United States, for England 3 multiple choice options
the most part, is derived from the laws of
In common law, the decision in a particular precedent 3 multiple choice options
case becomes a potential basis, or ________,
for deciding the outcomes of similar cases
in the future.
stare decisis
ex post facto
amicus curiae
animus possidendi
The principle of using precedents to guide stare decisis 3 multiple choice options
future decisions in court cases is called
________.
, Most of the procedural, or due process, the Bill of Rights. 3 multiple choice options
rights given to criminal suspects or
defendants in the United States are found
in
Which of the following Amendments Fourteenth 3 multiple choice options
extends the procedural safeguards of the
Bill of Rights to people charged with state
crimes?
The ________ protects American citizens from Fourth Amendment 3 multiple choice options
"unreasonable searches and seizures."
The ________ guarantees the right to a speedy Sixth Amendment 3 multiple choice options
and public trial.
The ________ states that excessive bail shall Eighth Amendment 3 multiple choice options
not be required.
Which of the following refers to searches 3 multiple choice options
explorations or inspections by law
enforcement officers of homes, premises,
vehicles, or persons for the purpose of
discovering evidence of crimes or persons
who are accused of crimes?
A(n) ________ is a written order from a court warrant 3 multiple choice options
directing law enforcement officers to
conduct a search or to arrest a person.
In the 1969 case of Chimel v. California, the limited the scope of searches incident to an arrest. 3 multiple choice options
Supreme Court
Under the Supreme Court's __________, a exigent circumstances doctrine 3 multiple choice options
warrantless search not incident to an arrest
may be justified in an emergency situation.
An arrest warrant is issued only if a violation of the law has been committed and the person to be arrested committed
substantial and trustworthy evidence the violation.
supports the conclusion that 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following standards of proof reasonable suspicion 3 multiple choice options
is more than a gut feeling and legally
permits a law enforcement officer to stop
and frisk a suspect?
Which of the following standards of proof preponderance of evidence 3 multiple choice options
is evidence that more likely than not
outweighs the opposing evidence, or
sufficient evidence to overcome doubt or
speculation?
Which of the following standards of proof probable cause 3 multiple choice options
is required for a search or an arrest?
