U.S. Constitution and Policing Flashcard

Front

Which right is protected by the 7th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

Back

Right to a trial by jury in civil cases

Front

What is the primary goal of community policing?

Back

Building trust and collaboration with community members

Front

How is the structure of many police departments similar to the military?

Back

Hierarchical chain of command

Front

Which of the following is the correct order from lowest to highest in the police chain of command? Captain, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Lieutenant, Captain, Sergeant, Sergeant, Captain, Lieutenant

Back

Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain

Front

What was the main purpose of the Wickersham Commission?

Back

Address problems in law enforcement and criminal justice

Front

Which agency was created in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks?

Back

Department of Homeland Security

Front

The 4th Amendment protects against: Double jeopardy, Self-incrimination, Cruel and unusual punishment, Unreasonable searches and seizures

Back

Unreasonable searches and seizures

Front

The 5th Amendment guarantees which of the following? Right to a speedy trial, Protection from double jeopardy and self-incrimination, Right to free speech, Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment

Back

Protection from double jeopardy and self-incrimination

Front

What is the primary role of a witness during a criminal trial?

Back

Provide testimony under oath

Front

A subpoena is used to:

Back

Command someone to testify in court