Criminal Justice System Quiz

What is the criminal justice system?

• A system that controls and prosecutes crimes

• Law enforcement officers who investigate crimes

• Legal professionals who represent the prosecution or defense in court

• Punishments or consequences imposed for the commission of crimes

Who are the law enforcement officers responsible for investigating crimes and enforcing laws?

• Criminal justice system

• Police

• Penalties

• Attorneys

Which level of jurisdiction refers to operations at a city or county level?

• Federal level

• State level

• Municipal court

• Local level

What is the branch of the criminal justice system responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public order?

• Defense attorneys

• Corrections

• Law enforcement

• Prosecutors

What are the rights guaranteed to individuals upon arrest, including the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right against self-incrimination?

• Charges

• Miranda rights

• Sentencing

• Corrections officers

Who represents the state and files charges against criminal offenders?

• Police

• Prosecutors

• Defense attorneys

• Criminal justice system

Who represents the accused and ensures their rights are protected in the criminal justice system?

• Prosecutors

• Police

• Defense attorneys

• Criminal justice system

What is the component of the criminal justice system that deals with the supervision and rehabilitation of offenders?

• Law enforcement

• Defense attorneys

• Corrections

• Prosecutors

What is the phase of a case where a criminal offender receives the penalty for committing a crime?

• Miranda rights

• Sentencing

• Corrections officers

• Charges

What are the formal laws that an offender has broken when committing a crime?

• Charges

• Miranda rights

• Corrections officers

• Sentencing