Practice Material
Is an organized and relatively unchanging combination of personal knowledge and feelings
about someone or something that influences him/her to behave in a certain way in regard to
that person or thing. - correct answer ✔✔ Attitude
Generally refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical characteristics. -
correct answer ✔✔ Race
Refers to shared culture and background - correct answer ✔✔ Ethnicity
Is the act of regarding one's culture as the center of the universe and hence as the basis for all
comparisons with other cultures. - correct answer ✔✔ Ethnucentrism
Is an adverse judgement or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or
examination of the facts. - correct answer ✔✔ Prejudice
A way of thinking and acting based on tradition. Learned behavior passed down from one
generation to another. - correct answer ✔✔ Culture
Acting on the basis of prejudice. "To make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other
than individual merit" 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. - correct answer ✔✔
Discrimination
Afford a convenient grouping of which one is ignorant. - correct answer ✔✔ Stereotyping
Conspiracy Against Rights - correct answer ✔✔ USC 241
,Deprivation of Rights Under Color Of Law - correct answer ✔✔ USC 242
Investigates Sexual Harassment cases on a federal level. - correct answer ✔✔ Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC
Investigates Sexual Harassment cases on a state level. - correct answer ✔✔ Texas Commission
on Human Rights
When a judge orders an officer not to discuss the case with other witnesses and/or the jurors to
leave the courtroom it is referred to as - correct answer ✔✔ Under the Rule
The 2 types of questioning by attorneys in a courtroom are: - correct answer ✔✔ Direct
Examination and Cross Examination
Some of the tactics defense counsel may use in order to __________________ include:
Offensive- rapid fire questions, Condescending counsel, and badgering/belligerent. - correct
answer ✔✔ Diminish your Credibility
Once placed "under the rule", officers should not leave the area until dismissed by the bailiff.
True or False - correct answer ✔✔ False
The way you look leaves a lasting impression on the judge, jury and the media: - correct answer
✔✔ Personal Apperance
The way you behave and conduct yourself is just as important, if not more so, as the way you
look: - correct answer ✔✔ Professional Demeanor
, A power, interest, or demand inherent in one person or established by law for protection and
benefit of a person. - correct answer ✔✔ Right
Rights given by the constitution or through amendments - correct answer ✔✔ Constitutional
Rights
Rights given through passing of laws by legislatures - correct answer ✔✔ Statutory Rights
Rights given by regulatory agencies (both state and federal) - correct answer ✔✔ Regulatory
Rights
Rights given or restored to the individual by the courts - correct answer ✔✔ Case Law
A right may not lawfully be suspended under normal conditions without: - correct answer ✔✔
Due process of law
The right to bail - correct answer ✔✔ 8th amendment
No discrimination in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit - correct answer
✔✔ 14th amendment
Protection from being deprived of life or liberty without due process - correct answer ✔✔ 5th
amendment
The right to counsel - correct answer ✔✔ 6th amendment
The right to be informed of the accusation - correct answer ✔✔ 6th amendment