Criminal Justice Trivia 2

Question 1

Which landmark 1966 Supreme Court case requires police to inform suspects of their rights before custodial interrogation?

Accepted Answer

Miranda v. Arizona

Answer

Gideon v. Wainwright

Answer

Mapp v. Ohio

Answer

Terry v. Ohio

Question 2

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for investigating counterfeiting of U.S. currency?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Secret Service

Answer

FBI

Answer

ATF

Answer

DEA

Question 3

What is the standard of proof required for a criminal conviction in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Answer

Preponderance of the evidence

Answer

Clear and convincing evidence

Answer

Probable cause

Question 4

Sir Robert Peel is best known in criminal justice history for founding what?

Accepted Answer

The London Metropolitan Police

Answer

The FBI crime lab

Answer

The first American penitentiary

Answer

Interpol

Question 5

In court terminology, what is an 'arraignment'?

Accepted Answer

A hearing where charges are read and a plea is entered

Answer

The jury's final verdict

Answer

The sentencing phase of trial

Answer

A meeting between opposing attorneys

Question 6

Which prison, nicknamed 'The Rock,' held famous inmates like Al Capone before closing in 1963?

Accepted Answer

Alcatraz

Answer

Sing Sing

Answer

San Quentin

Answer

Leavenworth

Question 7

What does the acronym 'CODIS' stand for in forensic science?

Accepted Answer

Combined DNA Index System

Answer

Criminal Offender Data Information Service

Answer

Central Office of Detective Investigation Support

Answer

Coordinated Database of Identified Suspects