Criminal Justice System Flashcards
1
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Define the 3 levels of the US Criminal Justice System
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Federal
State
Local
2
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Define the 5 components of a criminal Justice system
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Defense Courts Jails and Prisons Legislature Law Enforcement and Prosecution
3
Q
Define the rule of law
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the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced; the principle of government by law.
4
Q
Define Lawful authority
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acting within the scope of lawful employment or constitutionally protected activity; and authorization recognized by statute or regulation.
5
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Define lawful objective
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Lawful objective deals with whether a specific law enforcement outcome and in many cases its method, are authorized by law.
