Criminal Justice Review and Assessment 2

Question 1

Which model of the criminal justice process emphasizes speed and efficiency in moving cases toward conviction?

Accepted Answer

Crime control model

Answer

Herbert Packer's crime control model prioritizes efficient case processing and suppression of crime.

Question 2

A police officer stops a driver based on a hunch with no articulable facts. Evidence found during the stop would most likely be excluded under which doctrine?

Accepted Answer

Fruit of the poisonous tree

Answer

Evidence derived from an unconstitutional stop is tainted as fruit of the poisonous tree and generally inadmissible.

Question 3

Which standard of proof is required to convict a defendant in a criminal trial?

Accepted Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Answer

Criminal convictions require proof beyond a reasonable doubt, the highest standard in U.S. law.

Question 4

The three main components of the U.S. criminal justice system are:

Accepted Answer

Police, courts, and corrections

Answer

The criminal justice system is traditionally divided into law enforcement, courts, and corrections.

Question 5

In Terry v. Ohio, the Supreme Court held that police may briefly detain and frisk a person based on:

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion of criminal activity

Answer

Terry v. Ohio (1968) allows stop-and-frisks based on reasonable, articulable suspicion.

Criminal Justice Practice Test

Criminal Justice Practice Test

Criminal Justice Review and Assessment 2