Question 1

The largest special jurisdiction agency in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is the largest special jurisdiction agency in the United States, overseeing transportation infrastructure in the New York City and New Jersey area.

Question 2

Which of the following is responsible for the investigation of counterfeiting of U.S.currency?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Secret Service is responsible for the investigation of counterfeiting of U.S. currency. This was one of its original missions when it was established in 1865.

Question 3

The primary legal and prosecutorial arm of the U.S.government is the:

Accepted Answer

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is the primary legal and prosecutorial arm of the U.S. government, responsible for enforcing federal laws and overseeing legal affairs.

Question 4

Law enforcement officers in what state might routinely face the problem of not having immediate backup in most situations?

Accepted Answer

Wyoming is a large state with a low population density, meaning law enforcement officers often cover vast areas alone, making immediate backup difficult.

Question 5

Which of the following is responsible for the protection of the president,vice president,and their families?

Accepted Answer

The Secret Service is responsible for the protection of the president, vice president, and their families.

Question 6

Which of the following is part of the Department of Justice?

Accepted Answer

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a federal agency within the United States Department of Justice.

Question 7

The program that provides an annual compilation of all crimes reported to local police is called the:

Accepted Answer

The program that provides an annual compilation of all crimes reported to local police is called the Uniform Crime Reports.

Question 8

In late April 2010,the governor of the state of ____________________ signed a bill to combat illegal immigration,making this the first state to demand that immigrants carry identity documents legitimizing their presence on American soil.

Accepted Answer

In April 2010, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed SB 1070, a controversial law aimed at combating illegal immigration, which required immigrants to carry documentation.

Question 9

The FBI falls under the purview of the:

Accepted Answer

The FBI is a part of the Department of Justice, which oversees federal law enforcement agencies.

Question 10

A state law enforcement system that combines the duties of major criminal investigations with the patrol of state highways and small towns into one agency is generally called the ____________________ model.

Accepted Answer

The centralized model of state law enforcement combines the responsibilities of major criminal investigations with the patrol of state highways and small towns into a single agency.

Question 11

In the United States,____________________ percent of police departments have 25 or fewer officers.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, a significant majority of police departments in the United States, specifically 87%, have 25 or fewer officers.

Question 12

Which of the following states does not have a state law enforcement agency?

Accepted Answer

Hawaii does not have a state law enforcement agency; instead, law enforcement is managed at the county level.

Question 13

The largest local police department in the United States is in:

Accepted Answer

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is the largest local police department in the United States, with the most officers and staff.

Question 14

Nationwide,in 2008,the sworn law enforcement employee average was ____________________ law enforcement employees per 1,000 citizens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nationwide,in 2008,the sworn law enforcement employee average...

Question 15

The largest county police department (not a sheriff's office)in the United States is the Miami-Dade County,Florida,department,which has approximately how many sworn officers?

Accepted Answer

The Miami-Dade County Police Department is the largest county police department in the United States, with approximately 3,000 sworn officers.

Question 16

The federal Witness Security Program (popularly known as witness protection)is administered by the:

Accepted Answer

The federal Witness Security Program is administered by the U.S. Marshals Service.

Question 17

A state law enforcement system that provides for separate agencies for traffic enforcement and other state-level law enforcement functions is generally called the ____________________ model.

Accepted Answer

The decentralized model refers to a system where different agencies handle different aspects of law enforcement, such as traffic enforcement and other state-level functions, separately.

Question 18

Racial and ethnic minorities constitute approximately ____________________ percent of full-time sworn personnel in local departments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Racial and ethnic minorities constitute approximately ____________________...

Question 19

Which of the following is responsible for the transporting of federal prisoners and the security of federal courthouses?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Marshals Service is responsible for the transporting of federal prisoners and the security of federal courthouses.

Question 20

What law conferred criminal jurisdiction in Indian country to six state governments as well as the federal government?

Accepted Answer

Public Law 83-280 conferred criminal jurisdiction in Indian country to six state governments (California, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, Wisconsin, and, initially, Alaska) as well as the federal government.

Quiz 2: Organizing Public Security In The United States