Roles and Structures in the Criminal Justice System Quiz

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Which branch of the criminal justice system is responsible for investigating crimes?

Judiciary

Law Enforcement

Corrections

Prosecution

What is the primary role of a prosecutor in the criminal justice system?

Defending the accused

Deciding guilt or innocence

Initiating legal proceedings

Sentencing offenders

Which of the following is not a component of the criminal justice system?

Police

Legislature

Courts

Corrections

What is the term for the unlawful physical restraint of an individual by another person?

Assault

Battery

False arrest

Kidnapping

Which of the following is a type of punishment that involves restricting an individual's freedom within their community?

Fine

Probation

Incarceration

Death penalty

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial?

First Amendment

Fourth Amendment

Fifth Amendment

Sixth Amendment

What is the main function of the corrections system within the criminal justice system?

Punishing offenders

Determining guilt or innocence

Providing legal representation

Rehabilitating offenders

What is the Miranda warning?

A warning given to suspects during arrest to inform them of their rights

A type of court order issued to obtain evidence

A legal document granting immunity to witnesses

A plea bargain offered by prosecutors

What is the term for a legal proceeding where a jury decides whether the prosecution has proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt?

Preliminary hearing

Grand jury

Arraignment

Trial

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In the United States, what is the standard of proof required for a criminal conviction?

Preponderance of the evidence

Clear and convincing evidence

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Probable cause

#11

Which term refers to a legal principle that ensures similar cases are decided in a similar manner?

Stare decisis

Habeas corpus

Due process

Double jeopardy

#12

What is the term for a legal principle that allows the government to seize property used in or acquired through illegal means?

Ex post facto

Fruit of the poisonous tree