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Lesson 6: Police & the Constitution - the Rules of Law Enforcement

Quiz by Debbie Rowell

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  • Q1
    What Supreme Court case defined "reasonable" suspicion in stop-and-frisk situations?
    United States v. Leon (1984)
    Terry v. Ohio (1968)
    Wilson v. Arkansas (1995)
    California v. Greenwood (1988)
    45s
  • Q2
    What Amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizure?
    6th
    5th
    4th
    8th
    45s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is not a source of probable cause?
    reasonable suspicion
    evidence
    personal observation
    informants
    45s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is not one of del Carmen's elements of arrest?
    The officer has administered the Miranda warning.
    The officer has the authority to make the arrest.
    The officer has the intent to arrest.
    The officer has detained the suspect.
    45s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is not a criterion of a valid plain view seizure?
    Additional investigation or testing must confirm the illegal nature of the item.
    The item must be discovered inadvertently.
    The officer must be legally in a position to notice the item.
    The position of the item must lead to easy detection by the officer's sight or some other sense.
    45s
  • Q6
    What do we call evidence that is found as the result of other illegally obtained evidence?
    fruit of the poisoned tree
    exclusionary rule
    "good faith" exception
    "inevitable discovery" exception
    45s
  • Q7
    The purpose of a frisk is to determine the presence of ______________.
    contraband
    weapons
    identification
    evidence
    45s
  • Q8
    Illegally obtained evidence can be used in court if it would have eventually been found by lawful methods. What is this concept called?
    "fruit of the poisoned tree"
    inevitable discovery
    "good faith" exception
    exclusionary rule
    45s
  • Q9
    Witnesses may be shown mug shots of possible suspects during
    showups
    booking
    lineups
    photo arrays
    45s
  • Q10
    In what Supreme Court case was a standard established for the "reasonable expectation of privacy"?
    Carroll v. United States (1925)
    Chimel v. California (1969)
    Schneckcloth v. Bustamonte (1973)
    Katz v. United States (1967)
    45s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is not needed in order for a judge to issue a search warrant?
    information showing probable cause that a crime has been or will be committed
    specific information on the premises to be searched
    the suspect(s) to be found, the illegal activities taking place at those premises, and the items to be seized
    the dangerousness of the offender
    45s
  • Q12
    In what Supreme Case did the Court rule that garbage is not protected by the 4th Amendment?
    Terry v. Ohio (1968)
    Wilson v. Arkansas (1995)
    United States v. Leon (1984)
    California v. Greenwood (1988)
    45s
  • Q13
    Any evidence that is obtained in violation of the accused's rights will not be admissible in court. What is this principle called?
    mercy rule
    exclusionary rule
    fruit of the poisoned tree
    rule of thumb
    45s
  • Q14
    When are Miranda warnings required?
    a suspect is being booked
    a suspect is being questioned
    a suspect is being arrested
    a suspect is in custody and is being questioned
    45s
  • Q15
    What is the requirement for a stop and frisk?
    a warrant
    consent
    probable cause
    reasonable suspicion
    45s

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