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1
In grand jury proceedings, the burden of proof for the prosecutor is:
proof beyond a reasonable doubt
clear and convincing evidence
probable cause
reasonable suspicion
2
What is the minimum size of a jury in noncapital criminal cases?
6 persons
9 persons
12 persons
3 persons
3
Today about ___________ of African American children live in a two-parent household.
half
one-third
one-quarter
one-fifth
4
The prize awarded for 1st place in the scholarship competition is/are:
$400
$250
$500
$150
5
The most widely used illegal drug amongst teenagers is:
crack
simulants
marijuana
heroin
6
Under our form of government the executive branch is responsible for...
law enforcement
reinterpreting the meaning of laws
making laws
deciding what happens to law violators
7
A trial before a judge without a jury is called a(n)...
justice trial
bench trial
magistrate trial
informal trial
8
Illegally obtained evidence may be used against the police in disciplinary hearings.
false
true
9
What trend does not have an impact on counterterrorism?
they all have an impact
privatization
militarization
federalization
10
What is the primary concern of the PSI?
help judges decide on appropriate sentence
help juries decide an appropriate sentencing
help probation officers monitor their caseloads
help courtroom work groups decide on appropriate sentence
11
The FBI was created to take over some of the duties of what agency?
The U.S. Marshall
The Postal Inspector
The Revenue Cutter Service
The Secret Service
12
Between 1980 and 2013, the imprisonment rate (just for prisons) in the United States ______.
increased approximately 200%
remained stable
increased approximately 500%
decreased by 75%
13
Rehabilitation enjoyed the most popularity during which period?
Enlightenment
1980-2000's
Nineteenth century
1950-1970's
14
_______ risk factors are based on things that can change (attitude, values, behavioral pattern)
Dynamic
Flexible
Individual
Actuarial
15
The concept barriers came about in:
1969
1973
1965
1971
16
what is the best predictor of future criminality?
grades in high school
blood type and personality
parenting style
past criminality
17
Habeas Corpus
literally means...
"petition of the accused"
"fair trial"
"you have the body"
"court order"
18
What type of crime is generally handled by major trial courts?
felony crimes
all crimes
misdemeanor crimes
violations
19
This is a general statement that gives guidance to officers as to the proper course of action:
objective
departmental policy
regulation
goal
20
______________ is manifested by constant criticism and rejection of the child by the parents.
physical neglect
educational neglect
emotional abuse
physical abuse
21
By the 1960's, all states had some form of ________.
crime lab
state police
fail-proof safeguard of social profiling
none of the above
22
The deadline for the National Student Paper Competition is December 31.
true
false
23
A person with high self-control is not likely to:
use inhalants and smoke weed
tutor students
study martial arts
compare colleges to attend
24
______ most closely approximates the United States in terms of its incarceration rate.
United Kingdom
Germany
Japan
Russia
25
There are three (3) symbols on the ACJA/LAE emblem what are they?
star, web, scales
scales, web, peace sign
scales, star, gun
handcuffs, baton, gun
26
Rehabilitation is ________.
a means to restore a person to constructive/healthy activity
none of the above
a place to go to solve all one's problems
society gives to who need mental health assistance
27
Around ninety percent of felony convictions result from:
a plea bargain
a bench trial
a trial by jury
a preliminary hearing
28
Approximately what percent of American children are considered to be "at-risk?"
25%
45%
30%
10%
29
_____ identifies the behaviors necessary for adequate performance.
reliability
cognitive learning
job task analysis
career growth
30
If a person is indicted, she/he is...
exonerated
convicted of a crime
found guilty in contempt of court
charged with a crime
31
What Amendment to the Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishments?
4th
6th
8th
5th
32
The first president of LAE was
Laura Bedard
Jim Hooker
Karen Campbell
Oscar Jahnsen
33
The initial meeting of LAE was held on December 18 in:
Sacramento, CA
Hayward, CA
Bakersfield, CA
Alameda, CA
34
The American Criminal Justice Association was founded in which year?
1924
none of the above
1946
1937
35
What is a major weakness of the Uniform Crime Report?
provide information for only serious, violent offenses
only reports federal crimes
the dates are only available for some states
it is based only on crimes reported to the police
36
Which correctional population quadrupled between 1980's and 2000's?
parole
jail
probation
prisons
37
The National initiation fee for membership in the ACJA/LAE is:
$20
$27
$40
$24
38
Which of the following is not a symptom of ADHD?
The individual frequently fails to finish projects
The individual has difficulty regulating emotions
The individual sustains interest in play activities
The individual cannot organize tasks or work
39
A prison sentence that ranges from one to five years is a(n)
mandatory minimum sentencing
determinate sentencing
parole sentence
indeterminate sentencing
40
ACJA/LAE was incorporated under the laws of the State of California on August 31, 1954.
true
false
41
Research suggests anger management programs reduces violent recidivism vs. people who don't
8-10%
16-18%
27-29%
3-5%
42
Who is the current National president of ACJA/LAE?
Ron Pincomb
Steve Atcheley
Sam Dameron
Karen Campbell
43
In terms of morality rates, police officers are not even in the top 25 occupations.
false
true
44
This type of police work emphasizes police-initiated activities by the officer and department:
reactive police work
pure police work
proactive police work
traditional police work
45
No person convicted of a felony may be considered for membership in ACJA/LAE.
true
false
46
A sum of money paid to the government by a person convicted of an offense as punishment is...
compensation
a restitution
a fine
community service
47
Approximately what percent of teens today that give birth are unmarried?
75%
90%
50%
66%
48
The effective treatment of sex offendes depend on all of the following
except
chemical castration
thorough assessment
polygraph assessment
identification of deviant arousal patterns
49
The ______ child may suffer the most from resource dilution.
youngest
middle
only
oldest
50
The medical model advocated a(n) ______ sentencing model.
determinate
tough-on-crime
indeterminate
punitive
51
The first prison exclusively for women was opened in _____?
1897
1868
1839
1917
52
Crime trends, cybercrime, eyewitness identification, and shrinking budgets are ___________.
none of the above
examples of issues police departments will face soon
examples of contemporary policing issues
examples of historical policing issues
53
A Standing Rule can be adopted by a majority vote at any Business Meeting without notice
true
false
54
The most important factor in setting normal penalties is the...
skill of the defense attorney
seriousness of the crime
prior record of offender
persuasiveness of the prosecutor
55
Which of the following is not a police stressor?
demands of court appearances
inadequate resources to do the job
all of the above are police stressors
shift work
56
The scales in the LAE emblem symbolize...
fairness
justice
rehabilitation
prosecution
57
Childhood risk factors for persistent delinquency include all of the following, except:
poor academic performance
poor cognitive development
interracial background
family violence
58
Research links antisocial behavior to a person’s diet draws which theoretical perspective?
personal trait theory
behaviorism
biosocial theory
choice thory
59
An "eye for an eye" is an example of a punishment based on...
incapacitation
retribution
rehabilitation
deterrence
60
Truancy and curfew violations are examples of ...
delinquent acts
violations
status offense
minor infractions
61
Which of the following is used in cybercrime?
the computer as incidental to the crime itself
computer as a tool for the commission of a crime
the computer as a target
all of the above
62
Which of the following is a primary purpose of the appellate process?
enforcing judgements
enforcing court order
controlling discretion
error correction
63
The National Crime Victimization Survey collects data on individuals age _____ and older.
21
12
18
10
64
______ risk factors are based on things that cannot change (gender, age)
Static
Inflexible
Social
Historic
65
The star on the LAE emblem represents...
justice
criminal activity
excellence
knowledge
66
___________ the choice to commit delinquent acts can be controlled by the threat of punishment.
general deterrence
retribution
restorative justice
specific deterrence
67
Today in the US there are more public officers then there are private security agents?
false
true
68
When dealing with critical incidents officers experience the most stress _____ after the event.
6 hours
1 week
24 hours
3 days
69
The greatest expense for any public service organization is ______.
the care of the inmates
the staff
the physical structure that houses to organization
the programming
70
in 2014, women compromised _______ of the jail population.
5%
15%
35%
25%
71
In 2010, of the more than 600 juveniles arrested for murder, only _____ were female.
309
25
66
213
72
The Student Paper Competition must be on the theme of the upcoming National Conference.
true
false
73
Which of the following best describes the
parens patriae
philosophy of the juvenile court?
best interests of the child
best interests of the government
deterrence, retribution, and rehabilitation
best interests of the community
74
How many states have sex offender registration laws?
23
45
31
50
75
What was the name of the first detective unit created in England?
Posse Comitatus
Bertillion system
Peelers
Bow Street Runners
