Can You Pass This Law Enforcement Spelling Quiz?

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    ___________________law defines the form of government we as Americanshave established for ourselves; the Constitution defines our representational governmentand its three-branch structure (executive, legislative, and judicial)

    • Constitutional
    • Cittinsounatol
    • Ciantostituonl
    • Constitutionel
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Can you pass this law enforcement spelling quiz? The law is put in place to put a sense of order in the people existing within a given location. For you to become a law enforcement officer, you must have some degree of literacy, and that is one of the things they test in the final exams. Take this quiz below and perfect your spelling skills. All the best!

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  • 2. 

      _____________law is written laws enacted by Congress, state legislatures, or local governingauthorities in response to a perceived need to clarify the function of government

    • Statutory

    • Strottauy

    • Stoaturty

    • Sttutoary

    Correct Answer
    A. Statutory
    Explanation
    Statutory law refers to written laws that are created and enacted by legislative bodies such as Congress, state legislatures, or local governing authorities. These laws are put in place to address and clarify the functioning of the government in response to perceived needs.

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  • 3. 

    _______ law and must clearly describe the unacceptable behavior and set a punishment for it.

    • Criminel

    • Crimenal

    • Criminal

    • Criminil

    Correct Answer
    A. Criminal
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "criminal." The word "criminal" is the correct spelling of the term that refers to something related to crime or illegal activities. In the context of the question, it suggests that there is a law in place that defines and punishes unacceptable behavior.

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  • 4. 

    _____ law pertains to legal action a person takes to resolve a private dispute with anotherperson

    • Ceval

    • Cival

    • Civel

    • Civil

    Correct Answer
    A. Civil
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Civil." Civil law refers to the legal action that an individual takes to resolve a private dispute with another person. This type of law deals with issues such as contracts, property disputes, and personal injury cases, among others. It is distinct from criminal law, which involves offenses against the state or society as a whole.

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  • 5. 

    An offense for which the only penalty may be a fine, forfeiture, or other civil penaltyis a noncriminal _____.

    • Violatien

    • Viollation

    • Violation

    • Viollatien

    Correct Answer
    A. Violation
    Explanation
    An offense for which the only penalty may be a fine, forfeiture, or other civil penalty is a noncriminal violation. This means that the act committed is not considered a crime, but rather a violation of a civil law or regulation. The consequences for such offenses typically involve monetary penalties rather than imprisonment or other criminal punishments.

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  • 6. 

    Exclusionary rule is evidence obtained by the government in violation of the constitution. 

    • Exclusinory

    • Exclesunary

    • Exclusionary

    • Exclusionery

    Correct Answer
    A. Exclusionary
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Exclusionary." The explanation for this answer is that the exclusionary rule refers to evidence that is obtained by the government in violation of the constitution. This rule prevents such evidence from being used in court proceedings, as it is deemed to be unlawfully obtained.

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  • 7. 

    A _____ is any crime committed for which the maximum penalty is death orincarceration in a state correctional facility for more than one year.

    • Feleny

    • Fellony

    • Felony

    • Felleny

    Correct Answer
    A. Felony
    Explanation
    A felony is any crime committed for which the maximum penalty is death or incarceration in a state correctional facility for more than one year.

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  • 8. 

    A search _____ is a court order that authorizes law enforcement to conduct a search and seizure

    • Warrant

    • Warrent

    • Werrant

    • Warant

    Correct Answer
    A. Warrant
    Explanation
    A search warrant is a legal document issued by a court that grants law enforcement the authority to search a specific location and seize any evidence related to a criminal investigation. It is an important tool that ensures that searches and seizures are conducted within the boundaries of the law, protecting individuals' rights to privacy and due process.

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    A consensual encounter occurs when an officer comes into voluntary contact with a citizen under circumstances in which a reasonable person would feel free to disregard the police and go about his or her business.

    • Consensuel

    • Consenseual

    • Consensual

    • Consennsual

    Correct Answer
    A. Consensual
    Explanation
    A consensual encounter refers to a situation where a police officer initiates contact with a citizen, but the citizen is not being detained or compelled to comply with the officer's requests. In such an encounter, the citizen is free to disregard the officer and continue with their activities. The correct spelling of this term is "consensual."

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    _____ or counties may enact ordinances or local regulations for the protectionand well being of its citizens and property

    • Municipalitis

    • Municepalities

    • Municipalities

    • Municipelaties

    Correct Answer
    A. Municipalities
    Explanation
    Municipalities or counties have the authority to create ordinances or local regulations in order to safeguard the welfare and security of their residents and property. These regulations can vary from place to place and are implemented to ensure the smooth functioning of the local community.

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    Statutes enacted by a municipal (city) or county government are known as __________

    • Ordinences

    • Ordinances

    • Ordinenances

    • Ordenances

    Correct Answer
    A. Ordinances
    Explanation
    Statutes enacted by a municipal or county government are known as ordinances.

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    A _____ occurs when the government affects a person’s right to have or control his or her property, usually by physically taking it.

    • Sezure

    • Seizure

    • Siezure

    • Seizere

    Correct Answer
    A. Seizure
    Explanation
    A seizure occurs when the government affects a person's right to have or control his or her property, usually by physically taking it. This can happen through various means such as confiscation, expropriation, or eminent domain. It is a legal process where the government exercises its power to acquire private property for public use, with just compensation provided to the owner.

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  • 13. 

    The term _____ broadly describes acts that are punishable under Florida law

    • Offence

    • Offense

    • Ofense

    • Ofence

    Correct Answer
    A. Offense
    Explanation
    The term "offense" broadly describes acts that are punishable under Florida law. This includes any illegal or prohibited behavior that goes against the established laws and regulations in the state. Offenses can range from minor infractions to more serious crimes, and can encompass a wide range of actions such as theft, assault, drug possession, or fraud. The term "offense" is commonly used in legal contexts to refer to any violation of the law.

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    _____ is a civil proceeding wherein the law enforcement agency asks the court to transfer ownership of the property from the defendant to the government.

    • Forfeiture

    • Forfeture

    • Forefeiture

    • Forefeiture

    Correct Answer
    A. Forfeiture
    Explanation
    Forfeiture is a civil proceeding wherein the law enforcement agency asks the court to transfer ownership of the property from the defendant to the government. This process is typically used when the property in question is believed to be connected to criminal activity or obtained through illegal means. It allows the government to seize and take control of the property, removing any benefits or profits that the defendant may have gained from it.

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    A _____ is any criminal offense with a maximum incarceration penalty in acounty jail up to one year.

    • Misdomenor

    • Misdomeanor

    • Misdomeaner

    • Misdemeanor

    Correct Answer
    A. Misdemeanor
    Explanation
    A misdemeanor is any criminal offense with a maximum incarceration penalty in a county jail up to one year.

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