Chapter 2: Interacting w/ Law Enforcement: What behavior reduces friction when confronted by authorities?
Subtopic 2A Quiz: Why do police stop citizens and what are stop & frisks?
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Question 1
The police have a duty and right to:
A
investigate
B
stop crimes
C
briefly question citizens about crimes
D
all of the above
Question 1 Explanation:
The police have a duty and right to stop and question citizens if they think there is criminal activity occurring.
Question 2
Do I have to answer questions about any crime when asked by the police?
A
Yes
B
No
Question 2 Explanation:
A good citizen, however, who is not breaking the law, would want to help the police by cooperating and helping them find those involved in criminal activity.
Question 3
The police may briefly stop citizens to:
A
investigate crimes
B
ask for the person’s name
C
prevent a crime from continuing
D
all of the above
E
none of the above
Question 3 Explanation:
The police can stop a person when investigating a crime, and the police can ask simple questions to make sure a person is not the perpetrator.
Question 4
A short stop by the police violates your privacy less than a ______ arrest.
A
mental
B
partial
C
full
D
cardiac
E
none of the above
Question 5
Police can frisk a citizen when they suspect that the person may have a _______, and this requires less justification than a full search.
A
weapon
B
problem
Hint:
Regard for personal safety is extremely important.
C
criminal record
Hint:
Regard for personal safety is extremely important.
D
bad attitude
Hint:
Regard for personal safety is extremely important.
E
none of the above
Hint:
Regard for personal safety is extremely important.
Question 6
Making an arrest or obtaining a search warrant requires:
A
A gut feeling
B
Probable cause
C
Reasonable suspicion
D
Facts beyond a reasonable doubt
E
None of the above
Question 6 Explanation:
Probable cause is based on objective evidence of facts and circumstances within an officer’s personal knowledge, or about which an officer has reasonably trustworthy information to believe.
Question 7
“Probable cause” is based on a(n) __________ standard, meaning it is not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice.
A
objective
B
subjective
C
moral
D
judicial
E
none of the above
Question 8
According to the brief on Lawyer-Up-Live, what was Professor Gates arrested for on the porch of his home?
A
drug trafficking
B
murder
C
disorderly conduct
D
theft
E
armed robbery
Question 9
According to the brief on Lawyer-Up-Live, what conduct of Professor Gates was considered the basis for the charge against him?
A
Refusing to give the police his name and yelling at the police
B
Punching his neighbor in the face
C
Engaging in a shootout with the police
D
He was caught smoking marijuana on his porch
E
He was fleeing from a crime scene
Question 10
Many people help police officers prevent crimes because it:
A
Keeps police from wasting time on people who are not breaking the law
B
Is good for our communities
C
Gives police a better chance of stopping real criminals
D
All of the above
Question 11
What type of information can lead to “probable cause”?
A
direct information
B
hearsay information
C
vague information
D
unreliable information
E
Both A and B
Question 11 Explanation:
Direct information is that which the officer knows by personal observation, and hearsay is an out-of-court statement made by someone other than the witness testifying at a trial which is being used to prove the truth of that statement.
Question 12
What is “hearsay” information?
A
a statement made outside of court by someone other than the person talking at trial which is being used to prove the truth of that statement
B
information that the testifying witness personally said to the police at the crime scene
Hint:
Witness A, in a murder trial against Mr. C, states on the witness stand: "While I was at Mr. B’s house, Mr. B told me that Mr. C killed the victim."
C
an officer’s in-court statements describing the events he personally saw
Hint:
Witness A, in a murder trial against Mr. C, states on the witness stand: "While I was at Mr. B’s house, Mr. B told me that Mr. C killed the victim."
D
a statement made previously to the jury by the judge during a trial
Hint:
Witness A, in a murder trial against Mr. C, states on the witness stand: "While I was at Mr. B’s house, Mr. B told me that Mr. C killed the victim."
E
none of the above
Hint:
Witness A, in a murder trial against Mr. C, states on the witness stand: "While I was at Mr. B’s house, Mr. B told me that Mr. C killed the victim."
Question 13
What is a conclusory statement?
A
a statement that is fully supported by the evidence
Hint:
A conclusory statement doesn’t provide any helpful facts regarding the accusation
B
a statement that does not provide the underlying facts to support the conclusion
C
a statement that has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt
Hint:
A conclusory statement doesn’t provide any helpful facts regarding the accusation
D
the opinion of an expert about what he believes happened
Hint:
A conclusory statement doesn’t provide any helpful facts regarding the accusation
E
a lawyer’s final presentation of the case to the jury
Hint:
A conclusory statement doesn’t provide any helpful facts regarding the accusation
Question 14
How much weight will a court give to unsupported conclusory statements in finding probable cause?
A
full weight
Hint:
Statements are worthless if not supported by any facts.
B
some weight
Hint:
Statements are worthless if not supported by any facts.
C
no weight
D
extra weight
Hint:
Statements are worthless if not supported by any facts.
E
shifting weight
Hint:
Statements are worthless if not supported by any facts.
Question 15
What “probable cause” is required to justify a search?
A
the item being sought might be found in an unspecified location
Hint:
Be as specific as possible.
B
a really good hunch
Hint:
Be as specific as possible.
C
the item sought is described with particularity and will be found in the place to be searched
D
divine revelation
Hint:
Be as specific as possible.
E
all of the above
Hint:
Be as specific as possible.
Question 16
What “probable cause” is required to justify an arrest?
A
someone said that the suspect might have stolen something 20 years ago
Hint:
In order to arrest someone, you need more than unsupported gossip or assumptions
B
an offense has been committed and the person to be arrested committed it
C
some people just look like criminals
Hint:
In order to arrest someone, you need more than unsupported gossip or assumptions
D
an offense could have possibly been committed and it is likely that the suspect would have done it
Hint:
In order to arrest someone, you need more than unsupported gossip or assumptions
E
none of the above
Hint:
In order to arrest someone, you need more than unsupported gossip or assumptions
Question 17
A court will take into account the specific _________ and _________ of the police officer whose actions are under scrutiny.
A
arrests and awards
B
age and reputation
C
race and gender
D
experiences and expertise
Question 18
Police officers are allowed to _____ and _______ people briefly when investigating possible crimes.
A
kick and punch
B
stop and question
C
search and harass
D
slap and curse
E
threaten and intimidate
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