Officer Jeff McNair arrived atthe scene of a robbery in progress. Upon arrival, he meets with the victim whostates that an armed intruder had entered his home wearing a ski mask and demanding money. The victim statedthat the intruder then fled on foot through the back door prior to the officer's arrival. The suspect is later found and the criminal justice system quickly and efficiently disposes of the case.
The intruder has been arrested and the presiding judge is the only person who can now accept or reject the defendant's:
a. plea bargain.b. case.c. indictment.d. demand for parole.e. charges.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: a
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The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence stated that a government’s right to rule is based upon
a. the obligation of the wealthy to provide for those less fortunate.
b. permission from the people who are governed.
c. the need for a strong centralized government on American soil.
d. the Magna Carta’s guarantee that rulers shall not place themselves above the law.
Which of the following explains President Obama’s attitude toward pardons?
A. He felt he had no right to judge, or therefore pardon, criminals who were already convicted. B. He wanted to pardon every inmate in the United States because he didn’t believe in incarcerating human beings. C. Criminals who had already served as long as the current sentencing guidelines dictated should be released. D. He would not issue pardons because previous presidents had abused them for political purposes.
What is meant by police ethics, noble cause corruption, and the “Dirty Harry Problem,” and how do they each relate to Packer’s crime-control and due process models of law enforcement?
What will be an ideal response?
American citizens have always had the right to sue police departments for misconduct
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false