Discuss some of the problems that might result from having so many different types and levels of law enforcement agencies in the United States today.

What will be an ideal response?


should include some discussion of the confusion over jurisdiction, function, and authority.

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

This president's "Great Society" programs increased the caseload of the federal courts.

A. Franklin Roosevelt B. John Kennedy C. George Bush D. Lyndon Johnson

Criminal Justice

Which of the following is NOT a name given to the prosecutor?

A. district attorney B. commonwealth attorney C. prosecuting attorney D. chief attorney

Criminal Justice

Most states place probation services under the state's:

a. prosecutor's control. b. bureaucratic branch. c. legislative branch. d. judicial branch. e. executive branch.

Criminal Justice

Due process means that

A. a person cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without lawful procedures. B. no one can be denied the safeguards of law. C. no one can undermine a citizen's right against self-incrimination. D. a citizen is guaranteed the right to counsel in all criminal cases.

Criminal Justice