GPSTC Midterm (2025/2026 Latest Exam Prep)
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Q&A
4th ammendment - correct answersearch and seizure
5th ammendment - correct answera citizen has the privilege to prevent self
incrimination. due process and double jeopardy
6th Amendment - correct answerThe right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by
an attorney for an accused person
8th Amendment - correct answerNo cruel or unusual punishment
jurisdiction - correct answeran area of authority or control; the right to administer justice
venue - correct answercrime tried in in county they were committed in
port - correct answerpeace officer reference text
Simple Battery - correct answerMaking contact with another in a violent or provoking
way.
Simple Assault - correct answeris an attempt to commit a battery against another
person
battery - correct answerintentionally causes substantial physical or visible bodily harm
aggravated assault - correct answerAttack on a person in which the assailant inflicts
serious harm or uses a deadly weapon.
assaults with the intent to murder, rape, or rob
kidnapping - correct answerabducting or stealing away a person against that person's
will
false imprisonment - correct answerunlawful restraint or restriction of a person's
freedom of movement
Reckless conduct - correct answerperson causes bodily harm by consciously taking
unjustified risk.
, ie person hurts another out of stupidity
cruelty to children - correct answer
Probable Cause - correct answerFacts or circumstances that would make a reasonable
or prudent person believe a crime is being or has been committed.
A blue reflective mark that stands up on a pavement indicates what? - correct
answerFire hydrant
What is the speed of a school bus on public roads? - correct answer40 mph
What is the speed of a school bus on the interstate/highway? - correct answer55 mph
School buses are required to have - correct answer- 2 way device or radio
- headlights on
What court is the original jurisdiction? - correct answerSuperior court
What are the 3 elements of rape? - correct answer- carnal knowledge
- lack of consent
- less than 10 yrs of age
What is carnal knowledge? - correct answerPenetration of a male organ and a females
organ
What has to happen for carnal knowledge to occur? - correct answerThe SLIGHTEST
penetration
The burden of proof in criminal prosecution is? - correct answerProof beyond a
reasonable doubt
The burden of proof in civil proceedings is? - correct answerPreponderance of evidence
What case comes to the grand jury? - correct answerTrue bill & no bill
If someone takes the life of another in provocation in the heat of passion it is? - correct
answerVoluntary Manslaughter
If you kill someone WITHOUT intention it is? - correct answerInvoluntary Manslaughter
If you rent a hotel room but fail to pay it is? - correct answerTheft of services
If you change a price tag in the store it is considered? - correct answershoplifting
| Georgia Public Safety Training Center |
Complete Study Guide & Verified Practice
Q&A
4th ammendment - correct answersearch and seizure
5th ammendment - correct answera citizen has the privilege to prevent self
incrimination. due process and double jeopardy
6th Amendment - correct answerThe right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by
an attorney for an accused person
8th Amendment - correct answerNo cruel or unusual punishment
jurisdiction - correct answeran area of authority or control; the right to administer justice
venue - correct answercrime tried in in county they were committed in
port - correct answerpeace officer reference text
Simple Battery - correct answerMaking contact with another in a violent or provoking
way.
Simple Assault - correct answeris an attempt to commit a battery against another
person
battery - correct answerintentionally causes substantial physical or visible bodily harm
aggravated assault - correct answerAttack on a person in which the assailant inflicts
serious harm or uses a deadly weapon.
assaults with the intent to murder, rape, or rob
kidnapping - correct answerabducting or stealing away a person against that person's
will
false imprisonment - correct answerunlawful restraint or restriction of a person's
freedom of movement
Reckless conduct - correct answerperson causes bodily harm by consciously taking
unjustified risk.
, ie person hurts another out of stupidity
cruelty to children - correct answer
Probable Cause - correct answerFacts or circumstances that would make a reasonable
or prudent person believe a crime is being or has been committed.
A blue reflective mark that stands up on a pavement indicates what? - correct
answerFire hydrant
What is the speed of a school bus on public roads? - correct answer40 mph
What is the speed of a school bus on the interstate/highway? - correct answer55 mph
School buses are required to have - correct answer- 2 way device or radio
- headlights on
What court is the original jurisdiction? - correct answerSuperior court
What are the 3 elements of rape? - correct answer- carnal knowledge
- lack of consent
- less than 10 yrs of age
What is carnal knowledge? - correct answerPenetration of a male organ and a females
organ
What has to happen for carnal knowledge to occur? - correct answerThe SLIGHTEST
penetration
The burden of proof in criminal prosecution is? - correct answerProof beyond a
reasonable doubt
The burden of proof in civil proceedings is? - correct answerPreponderance of evidence
What case comes to the grand jury? - correct answerTrue bill & no bill
If someone takes the life of another in provocation in the heat of passion it is? - correct
answerVoluntary Manslaughter
If you kill someone WITHOUT intention it is? - correct answerInvoluntary Manslaughter
If you rent a hotel room but fail to pay it is? - correct answerTheft of services
If you change a price tag in the store it is considered? - correct answershoplifting
