NOCTI Practice Exam - Court System

What standard of proof must law enforcement officers have before a judicial officer can issue a warrant?

• reasonable suspicion

• beyond a reasonable doubt

• probable cause

• preponderance of evidence

A _______ is a written court order directing a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or arrest a person.

• summons

• tort

• warrant

• subpoena

A/an ______ warrant must be limited to the specific area and items descried in the warrant.

• consent

• search

• arrest

• administrative

Which court has ultimate authority?

• U.S. District Court

• Federal Appellate Court

• U.S. Supreme Court

• State Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme COurt is the highest level of a/an _____ court.

• appellate

• trial

• sentencing

• original

The case of _____ established taht the Supreme Court has the authority to nullify an act of Congress that violates the constitution.

• Roe v. Wade

• Terry v. Ohio

• Martin v. Hunter Lessee

• Marbury v. Madison

An officer who maintains an alert demeanor and proper attire during a court appearance exhibits...

• professionalism and authority

• good supervision and style

• over-confidence and sarcasm

• proper health and hygiene

The _____ must provide guilt beyond a reasonable doubt/

• jury

• defense

• judge

• prosecution

Establishing the exact location where a crime occurred is essential for establishing the _____ of the crime.

• corpus delecti

• legal jurisdiction

• elements

• modus operandi

In courtroom testimony, officers may use _____ to refresh their memories.

• witness statements

• district attorney notes

• police reports

• prior incidents