The Overview of Law and Justice
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9th - 12th Grade
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Lucinda Lessington
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73 Slides • 22 Questions
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way crime is reported or portrayed in the media?
Television docudramas
Fictional crime shows
Dedicated news networks
Crime-themed video games
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Why do you think crime is such a prominent topic in the news and media in the United States?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of the criminal justice system in the United States?
Police
Courts
Corrections
Legislature
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Open Ended
How do similarities and differences in jurisdiction affect the operation of the criminal justice system?
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are possible outcomes after a crime is reported to the police, according to the criminal justice process flowchart?
Unsolved or not arrested
Arrest
Released without prosecution
Immediate sentencing
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Open Ended
Describe the process that occurs after a suspect is arrested and booked at the police station, based on the criminal justice system overview.
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Multiple Choice
What is the first step in the criminal justice response to crime after a crime is reported or discovered by the police?
Arrest
Investigation
Booking
Trial
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Multiple Choice
What is the main difference between an arrest and booking?
Arrest involves detaining a person by lawful authority, while booking is the administrative recording of the arrest.
Arrest is only for serious crimes, while booking is for minor offenses.
Booking happens before arrest.
Arrest and booking are the same process.
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Describe the process that occurs after a suspect has been arrested and booked, according to the criminal justice system.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are types of charging documents?
Complaint
Information
Grand jury indictment
Arrest warrant
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Multiple Choice
If the offense is a felony, what are the two types of documents that may be used to formally charge the suspect, depending on the state?
Information and grand jury indictment
Complaint and arrest warrant
Booking and information
Ordinance violation and complaint
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In what situation might police need to obtain an arrest warrant before making an arrest?
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Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the initial appearance in the pretrial stages?
To sentence the defendant
To give formal notice of charges and rights
To determine guilt or innocence
To set bail
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Explain the difference between the procedures for misdemeanors and felonies during the pretrial stages.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about bail is correct?
Bail is always denied for misdemeanors.
Bail is a monetary guarantee to ensure appearance at later stages.
Bail is only set after conviction.
Bail is determined by the prosecutor.
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Multiple Select
Select all the correct statements about preliminary hearings and probable cause.
A preliminary hearing determines if there is probable cause.
If probable cause is found, the defendant is bound over for indictment or arraignment.
Preliminary hearings are only for misdemeanors.
Probable cause is not required for indictment.
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What is the primary purpose of a grand jury in the pretrial stages?
To sentence the accused
To determine probable cause for the charges
To release the defendant
To set bail
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Multiple Select
What are some ways crime is portrayed in the news media according to the presentation?
Through television docudramas
Through fictional crime shows
Through dedicated news networks
Through government reports
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Open Ended
How does the media influence public perception of crime in the United States?
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