Introduction to Criminal Justice

Chapter 5: History and Structure of American Law Enforcement

Self-Check Quizzes

1
Under the tithing system, groups of 10 families (or a tithing) would follow three of the principles listed below. Which one does NOT belong?
A)Agree to follow the law
B)Keep the peace in their areas
C)Select one man from each parish as chief peacekeeper
D)Bring law violators to justice
2
The Statute of Winchester formalized the ____ system of protection.
A)shire reeve
B)constable-watch
C)tithing
D)hue and cry
3
Early American citizens ____ the formation of the first police departments.
A)resisted
B)encouraged
C)controlled
D)privately funded
4
Which was the first American city to create a paid and unified municipal police force?
A)Boston
B)Chicago
C)Philadelphia
D)New York
5
In the South, the earliest form of policing was the:
A)slave patrols.
B)hue and cry.
C)sheriff and posse.
D)constable-watch system.
6
August Vollmer advocated three principles to professionalize American policing. Which of the following does NOT belong?
A)He advocated training as a key ingredient in professionalizing policing.
B)He believed that citizens needed training in methods of self-policing.
C)He believed strongly that the police should stay out of politics and that politics should stay out of policing.
D)He advocated education as a key ingredient in professionalizing policing.
7
At various times in American history, local police have acted in several different roles. Three of the roles listed in your textbook are below. Which one does NOT belong?
A)Social workers
B)Firefighters
C)Public servants
D)Peacekeepers
8
One general grouping in your textbook lists four categories of local duties. Three are listed below. Which is NOT one of the duties discussed in your text?
A)Public education
B)Service
C)Information gathering
D)Peacekeeping
9
Which of the following is usually NOT a county law enforcement function?
A)protecting the governor and the capitol grounds and buildings
B)serving summonses, warrants, and various writs
C)providing courtroom security and confine and transport prisoners
D)investigating crimes and enforcing the criminal and traffic laws of the state
10
Where is the current headquarters of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center located?
A)Quantico, Virginia
B)Glenn County, Georgia
C)Washington, DC
D)Charleston, South Carolina
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