Test 1. Session 31 (PORT Study Questions)

Question 1

1.1 Name two instances when, according to the Supreme Court, execution is considered
cruel and unusual punishment under the Eight Amendment.

Question 2

1.1 Explain the basic principles of due process. Which amendments guarantee due
process rights?

Question 3

1.1 In which amendment is the equal protection clause found?

Question 4

1.1 Which amendment guarantees the right a right to a speedy trial?

Question 5

1.1 How does a criminal case the Supreme Court of the United States?

Question 6

1.1 Explain the purpose and process of voir dire.

Question 7

1.1 Explain the difference between probation and parole.

Question 8

1.1 At which point is an inmate in Georgia considered for parole.

Question 9

1.1 Which Georgia state law enforcement agency provides crime laboratory and CJIS
services to local agencies.

Question 10

1.1 Explain the process of a case from entry into until exit out of the criminal justice
system.

Question 11

1.2 List five legal/regulatory sanctions an Officer may face if found guilty of
unprofessional or unethical conduct.

Question 12

1.2 Describe how unethical conduct can affect an Officer’s personal life.

Question 13

1.2 Explain the importance of law enforcement professionalism to community
relations.

Question 14

1.2 Explain how the Six Pillars of Character as described by the Josephson Institute
affect the ability of a Law Enforcement Officer to be effective and efficient.

Question 15

1.2 Discuss the minimum educational requirements of POST council for candidates
for Peace Officer certification.

Question 16

1.2 Describe the role of POST Council in setting standards and rules for Peace
Officers and Law Enforcement Support personnel. Under what authority does
the council set those standards and rules?

Question 17

1.2 Identify situations in which even a “good cop” might be tempted to commit an
ethical violation.

Question 18

1.2 Identify situations in which even a “good cop” might be tempted to commit an
ethical violation.

Question 19

1.2 Explain the “blue code of silence” and the effect it has on effective policing.

Question 20

2.1 Explain the four specific purposes of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia.

Question 21

2.1 What checks and balances are in place to protect the rights of an accused in
Chapter 1 of Title 16.

Question 22

2.1 Explain the concept of included crimes.

Question 23

2.1 Discuss why a person may not be convicted of multiple crimes arising from the
same conduct.

Question 24

2.1 What is an ex post facto law, and how does Georgia law address such laws?

Question 25

2.1 What is the minimum age a person must attain before they can be convicted of a
crime?

Question 26

2.1 What type of conduct may be considered a justification for committing a crime?

Question 27

2.1 What is the difference between entrapment and coercion?

Question 28

2.1 When does simple battery become a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated
nature?

Question 29

2.1 What are the elements of stalking?

Question 30

2.1 Explain the difference between burglary and robbery.

Question 31

2.1 Compare the elements of murder to those of voluntary manslaughter and
involuntary manslaughter.

Question 32

2.1 Under what conditions would a person be charged with theft by conversion?

Question 33

2.1 What elements must be proven to prosecute a person for obstruction of
officers?

Question 34

2.4 What elements must be proven to prosecute a person for obstruction of
officers?