Law Enforcement Quiz

What is the role of law enforcement?

• Investigating and preventing crime

• Providing medical assistance

• Managing public transportation

• Maintaining parks and recreational areas

Which agencies are responsible for upholding federal law and supporting state and local law enforcement agencies?

• Federal law enforcement

• State law enforcement

• County sheriffs

• Local law enforcement

What is the primary law enforcement agency in each state responsible for patrol and investigations throughout the entire state?

• County sheriffs

• Local law enforcement

• State law enforcement

• Federal law enforcement

Which law enforcement agencies are responsible for upholding the law in a specific place, like a county or city?

• State law enforcement

• Federal law enforcement

• County sheriffs

• Local law enforcement

Who is the law enforcement officer responsible for maintaining law and order within a county?

• Federal law enforcement

• State law enforcement

• Local law enforcement

• County sheriffs

What does jurisdiction refer to?

• The official power to make legal decisions and judgments within a specific area or territory

• The process of gathering information, evidence, and facts in order to uncover the truth

• The rights that are given to a person under arrest to inform them of their right to remain silent and have an attorney present

• The use of force, threats, or intimidation to make someone do something against their will

Which crimes violate federal laws and fall under the jurisdiction of federal law enforcement agencies?

• Local crimes

• State crimes

• County crimes

• Federal crimes

What are Miranda rights?

• The rights that are given to a person under arrest to inform them of their right to remain silent and have an attorney present

• The use of force, threats, or intimidation to make someone do something against their will

• The process of gathering information, evidence, and facts in order to uncover the truth

• The official power to make legal decisions and judgments within a specific area or territory

Which amendment of the United States Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• 2nd amendment

• 5th amendment

• 1st amendment

• 4th amendment

Which amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees certain rights to individuals, including the right to remain silent and protection against self-incrimination?

• 1st amendment

• 2nd amendment

• 5th amendment

• 4th amendment