IAS Constitutional Law and Civil Rights

Question 1

Which constitutional amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Amendment

Answer

First Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Eighth Amendment

Question 2

Under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, who can be held liable for violating a person's constitutional rights under color of law?

Accepted Answer

State actors including law enforcement officers

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Only federal government agencies

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Only private citizens

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Only elected officials

Question 3

The Fifth Amendment's protection against self-incrimination is most directly relevant to Internal Affairs investigations when:

Accepted Answer

An officer is compelled to give a statement that could lead to criminal prosecution

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An officer requests legal representation

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An officer invokes Garrity rights before an administrative interview

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An officer refuses to submit to a polygraph exam

Question 4

The Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause requires that before a government employee is deprived of a property interest in their job, they must receive:

Accepted Answer

Notice and an opportunity to be heard

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A jury trial

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Approval from a federal judge

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A polygraph examination

Question 5

Which Supreme Court case established that police must inform suspects of their right to remain silent and right to an attorney before custodial interrogation?

Accepted Answer

Miranda v. Arizona

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Garrity v. New Jersey

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Mapp v. Ohio

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Terry v. Ohio

Question 6

In Internal Affairs investigations, 'deliberate indifference' by a municipality can result in civil rights liability when:

Accepted Answer

A department fails to train officers on constitutional use of force requirements

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An officer commits an isolated on-duty traffic violation

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An officer is found to have lied on a job application

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A supervisor approves overtime that exceeds the budget

Question 7

The exclusionary rule, established in Mapp v. Ohio, prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence in court primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Deter future constitutional violations by law enforcement

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Punish the individual officer involved

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Compensate victims of police misconduct

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Create a paper trail for Internal Affairs review