Street Smart Civics Edition Quiz

What is the main focus of the 'Street Smart Civics Edition' episode?

• The role of police officers

• The role of sheriffs in the United States

• The history of the United States

• The duties of firefighters

Who is directly accountable to the people in the US law enforcement system?

• President

• Governor

• Sheriff

• Police Chief

In which document is the office of sheriff often included?

• The State Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Magna Carta

How are sheriffs typically chosen in the United States?

• Appointed by the president

• Appointed by the governor

• Elected by county voters

• Chosen by lottery

What is the origin of the term 'sheriff'?

• A French term for law enforcement

• A German term for leader

• An Old English term 'Shire Reeve'

• A Latin term for peacekeeper

What is one of the common duties of a sheriff?

• Enforcing traffic laws

• Passing legislation

• Running school board meetings

• Approving lawyers

Which empire introduced the concept of a sheriff to its colonies?

• The Spanish Empire

• The British Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Roman Empire

What is one of the court-related duties of a sheriff?

• Overseeing juries

• Deciding prison sentences

• Passing new laws

• Approving lawyers

Which two former US presidents have also served as sheriffs?

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

• Grover Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln and George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman

What is the typical term length for a sheriff in most states?

• Two years

• Eight years

• Four years

• Six years