Foundations of Criminal Justice Theory and Practice Quiz
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#1
Which of the following is NOT a principle of criminal justice?
Innocence until proven guilty
Due process of law
Guilty until proven innocent
Equal protection under the law
#2
What is the primary function of law enforcement agencies?
To investigate crimes and arrest suspects
To prosecute cases in court
To provide legal advice to citizens
To oversee prison systems
#3
Which of the following is NOT a component of the criminal justice system?
Law enforcement
Judiciary
Healthcare
Corrections
#4
What is the primary purpose of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
To protect against unreasonable searches and seizures
To guarantee the right to a fair trial
To ensure freedom of speech
To establish the right to bear arms
#5
Which type of court handles cases involving disputes between private parties or individuals?
Criminal court
Civil court
Appellate court
Juvenile court
#6
Which theory of punishment focuses on the idea of deterring future criminal behavior?
Retribution
Deterrence
Rehabilitation
Restitution
#7
What is the 'broken windows' theory in criminal justice?
Theory stating that harsher punishments reduce crime rates
Theory emphasizing the importance of community policing
Theory suggesting that visible signs of disorder lead to more serious crime
Theory proposing that poverty is the root cause of crime
#8
What does the term 'recidivism' refer to in the context of criminal justice?
The act of committing a crime for the first time
The rate at which crime is reported to law enforcement agencies
The tendency of a convicted criminal to re-offend
The process of rehabilitation in prison
#9
What is the purpose of a grand jury in the criminal justice system?
To determine guilt or innocence of a defendant
To review evidence and decide whether to indict a suspect
To sentence convicted criminals
To oversee the execution of death penalty sentences
#10
What is the primary goal of restorative justice?
To punish offenders through incarceration
To rehabilitate offenders through therapy
To repair harm caused by crime and promote healing
To prevent future crimes through deterrence
#11
Who is considered the father of modern criminology?
Emile Durkheim
Jeremy Bentham
Cesare Beccaria
Émile Durkheim
#12
Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the principle of 'Miranda rights'?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Education
#13
Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the 'exclusionary rule'?
Mapp v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
Terry v. Ohio
Gideon v. Wainwright
#14
Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the principle of 'double jeopardy'?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
United States v. Dixon
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