PC 832 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Identify the freedoms and rights afforded to individuals under the US Constitution, the Bill of
Rights, and later Amendments. - CORRECT ANSWER - Bill of Rights - first session of
the US Congress proposed 10 Amendments or changes to the constitution to further, clarify the
rights of individuals under the US Constitution. These amendments are referred to the Bill of
Rights.
Identify the freedoms and rights afforded to individuals under the US Constitution, the Bill of
Rights, and later Amendments. 2 - CORRECT ANSWER - For all Citizens
For all non-citizens that reside in this country and its territories
Protection from rights being violated by governmental agents and entities.
Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated Amendments
and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment 1 - CORRECT
ANSWER - First Amendment: Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and right to
petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated Amendments
and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment 2 - CORRECT
ANSWER - Fourth Amendment: Unreasonable searches and seizures
Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated Amendments
and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment
3 - CORRECT ANSWER - Fifth Amendment: Right to be told of charges when arrested,
freedom of being tried twice for the same crime double jeopardy, and from self-incrimination
Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated Amendments
and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment 4 - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sixth Amendment: Right to a speedy trial, public trial by an impartial jury,
confront witnesses, to counsel, to a jury trial
,Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated Amendments
and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment 5 - CORRECT
ANSWER - Eighth Amendment: Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual
punishments
Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated Amendments
and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment
6 - CORRECT ANSWER - Fourteenth Amendment: Right to due process before being
deprived of life, liberty, or property; right to equal protection of the laws
Discuss the three components of the CJS and their major goals and objectives. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Three components that make up the CJS are:
1. Law Enforcement
2. Judicial
3. Corrections
The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-Guarantee Due Process -
due process is guaranteed by the US and California Constitutions overseen by the courts and
practice daily with Peace Officers.
The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 2-Prevent crime - prevention
is more than apprehension. Peace officer is present in the community and interactions with
citizens also serve to prevent crime.
The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 3-Protect life and property -
peace officers must be dedicated to protect and defend the members of their communities as well
as those individual properties
The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 4-Uphold and enforce the
law - law enforcement component of the justice system has the primary responsibility to uphold
the law. Judiciary system, through rulings of the court and the corrections component also play a
role in enforcement
,The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 5-Dispense equal justice -
Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees equal justice under the law to all
persons. Individuals from each component of the CJS must treat all persons equally, fairly, and
with justice.
The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 6-Apprehend offenders -
apprehending offenders deprive them of their liberty and require them to answer the criminal
charges brought against them.
The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 7-Assure victims' rights -
effort to apprehend and deal with the criminal, the criminal justice system cannot overlook the
victim. Victims must be made aware of their rights and of the services that are available
Discuss the organization of the California court system, including positions within the system,
including positions commonly recognized as part of the judicial system. - CORRECT
ANSWER - The objectives of the judicial component of the CJS is providing due process
of the law, rendering fair judgments, dispensing just punishment, and assuring victim's rights.
The California court system is based upon the federal system. It is comprised of:
Discuss the organization of the California court system, including positions within the system,
including positions commonly recognized as part of the judicial system. 2 - CORRECT
ANSWER - One State Supreme Court
Lower trial courts, and
Higher courts, called appellate courts to listen to appeals from lower courts
There are numerous positions commonly recognized as falling under the judicial component of
the CJS. Examples include, but are not limited to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Judges and
magistrates
Prosecuting attorneys
Defense attorneys
, Discuss the steps of judicial process in criminal cases - CORRECT ANSWER - In criminal
cases the judicial process begins once an offender has been arrested or indicted for a crime. The
basic steps for a felony prosecution are:
Arrest, Arraignment, Bail - Right to Bail, Preliminary hearing, Superior Court arraignment,
Trial, Sentencing, Grand Jury Indictment
Identify a peace officer's roles & responsibilities in the community - CORRECT
ANSWER - Maintain order, enforce the law, prevent crime, deliver service, educate the
public and work with the community to solve problems
Differentiate between proactive and reactive policing - CORRECT ANSWER - • Proactive
policing - anticipating problems and acting in advance to address local concerns
Example - Prevent problems becoming worse, Reduce criminal opportunity.
Differentiate between proactive and reactive policing - CORRECT ANSWER - Reactive
policing - Responding to criminal activity and problems after they have taken place. Handling
each call or incident as a separate, unique occurrence.
Recognize what is a peace officer's responsibility to enforce the law - CORRECT
ANSWER - Adhering to the law, Fair and impartial enforcement and knowing the patrol
beat area of responsibility.
Identify what are the key elements of area/beat knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER -•
Critical Areas - schools, hospitals, airports and bridges
• Hot Spots (high traffic areas) - High crime areas.
Identify what are the key elements of area/beat knowledge 2 - CORRECT ANSWER -•
Potentially Dangerous Areas - Hillsides, railroad crossings, local hazards, and earthquake prone
• Info. Gathering and partnerships - existing partnership with the community media, business,
residents, government agencies.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Identify the freedoms and rights afforded to individuals under the US Constitution, the Bill of
Rights, and later Amendments. - CORRECT ANSWER - Bill of Rights - first session of
the US Congress proposed 10 Amendments or changes to the constitution to further, clarify the
rights of individuals under the US Constitution. These amendments are referred to the Bill of
Rights.
Identify the freedoms and rights afforded to individuals under the US Constitution, the Bill of
Rights, and later Amendments. 2 - CORRECT ANSWER - For all Citizens
For all non-citizens that reside in this country and its territories
Protection from rights being violated by governmental agents and entities.
Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated Amendments
and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment 1 - CORRECT
ANSWER - First Amendment: Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and right to
petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated Amendments
and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment 2 - CORRECT
ANSWER - Fourth Amendment: Unreasonable searches and seizures
Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated Amendments
and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment
3 - CORRECT ANSWER - Fifth Amendment: Right to be told of charges when arrested,
freedom of being tried twice for the same crime double jeopardy, and from self-incrimination
Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated Amendments
and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment 4 - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sixth Amendment: Right to a speedy trial, public trial by an impartial jury,
confront witnesses, to counsel, to a jury trial
,Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated Amendments
and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment 5 - CORRECT
ANSWER - Eighth Amendment: Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual
punishments
Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated Amendments
and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment
6 - CORRECT ANSWER - Fourteenth Amendment: Right to due process before being
deprived of life, liberty, or property; right to equal protection of the laws
Discuss the three components of the CJS and their major goals and objectives. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Three components that make up the CJS are:
1. Law Enforcement
2. Judicial
3. Corrections
The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-Guarantee Due Process -
due process is guaranteed by the US and California Constitutions overseen by the courts and
practice daily with Peace Officers.
The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 2-Prevent crime - prevention
is more than apprehension. Peace officer is present in the community and interactions with
citizens also serve to prevent crime.
The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 3-Protect life and property -
peace officers must be dedicated to protect and defend the members of their communities as well
as those individual properties
The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 4-Uphold and enforce the
law - law enforcement component of the justice system has the primary responsibility to uphold
the law. Judiciary system, through rulings of the court and the corrections component also play a
role in enforcement
,The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 5-Dispense equal justice -
Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees equal justice under the law to all
persons. Individuals from each component of the CJS must treat all persons equally, fairly, and
with justice.
The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 6-Apprehend offenders -
apprehending offenders deprive them of their liberty and require them to answer the criminal
charges brought against them.
The seven primary goals of the CJS - CORRECT ANSWER - 7-Assure victims' rights -
effort to apprehend and deal with the criminal, the criminal justice system cannot overlook the
victim. Victims must be made aware of their rights and of the services that are available
Discuss the organization of the California court system, including positions within the system,
including positions commonly recognized as part of the judicial system. - CORRECT
ANSWER - The objectives of the judicial component of the CJS is providing due process
of the law, rendering fair judgments, dispensing just punishment, and assuring victim's rights.
The California court system is based upon the federal system. It is comprised of:
Discuss the organization of the California court system, including positions within the system,
including positions commonly recognized as part of the judicial system. 2 - CORRECT
ANSWER - One State Supreme Court
Lower trial courts, and
Higher courts, called appellate courts to listen to appeals from lower courts
There are numerous positions commonly recognized as falling under the judicial component of
the CJS. Examples include, but are not limited to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Judges and
magistrates
Prosecuting attorneys
Defense attorneys
, Discuss the steps of judicial process in criminal cases - CORRECT ANSWER - In criminal
cases the judicial process begins once an offender has been arrested or indicted for a crime. The
basic steps for a felony prosecution are:
Arrest, Arraignment, Bail - Right to Bail, Preliminary hearing, Superior Court arraignment,
Trial, Sentencing, Grand Jury Indictment
Identify a peace officer's roles & responsibilities in the community - CORRECT
ANSWER - Maintain order, enforce the law, prevent crime, deliver service, educate the
public and work with the community to solve problems
Differentiate between proactive and reactive policing - CORRECT ANSWER - • Proactive
policing - anticipating problems and acting in advance to address local concerns
Example - Prevent problems becoming worse, Reduce criminal opportunity.
Differentiate between proactive and reactive policing - CORRECT ANSWER - Reactive
policing - Responding to criminal activity and problems after they have taken place. Handling
each call or incident as a separate, unique occurrence.
Recognize what is a peace officer's responsibility to enforce the law - CORRECT
ANSWER - Adhering to the law, Fair and impartial enforcement and knowing the patrol
beat area of responsibility.
Identify what are the key elements of area/beat knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER -•
Critical Areas - schools, hospitals, airports and bridges
• Hot Spots (high traffic areas) - High crime areas.
Identify what are the key elements of area/beat knowledge 2 - CORRECT ANSWER -•
Potentially Dangerous Areas - Hillsides, railroad crossings, local hazards, and earthquake prone
• Info. Gathering and partnerships - existing partnership with the community media, business,
residents, government agencies.
