Quiz 6

Question 1

The U.S. Supreme Court held that deadly force cannot be used against a fleeing felon in which of the following cases?

Tennessee v Garner (1985)
Graham v Connor (1989)
Saucier v Katz (2001)
Roper v Simmons (2005)

Answer 1

Tennessee v Garner (1985)

Question 2

Blacks have lower confidence in police than Whites.

TRUE
FALSE

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

Police may briefly detain a person “reasonably suspected” of criminal activity in a ________ stop.

A) Miranda
B) Mapp
C) Terry
D) Tennessee

Answer 3

C) Terry

Question 4

Use of force is more common among veteran officers.

TRUE
FALSE

Answer 4

FALSE

Question 5

Courts generally oppose police use of high speed chases.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE

Answer 5

FALSE