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CITP EXAM 1 2026-EXPERT VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) - correct-answer -Law which allows the United
States to be sued for the actions of federal employees within the scope of their
employment. Does not apply to state or local police officers. The United States will
be the proper defendant and can be held liable.
Good Samaritan Act - correct-answer -This act defines additional circumstances
under which a federal officer might be determined to be in the scope of their
employment. It does not apply to state or local officers
Bivens - correct-answer -Case authorizes lawsuits against federal agents who
intentionally violate an individuals 4th, 5th, or 8th amendment rights. Must allege
two elements: 1) Violation of Constitutional Right and 2) Person acting under the
color of law
42 USC 1983 - correct-answer -This statute authorizes civil lawsuits against state
and local officials who violate federally protected rights.
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First Amendment - correct-answer -Free exercise of religion, speech, the press;
the right of peaceful assembly; and to petition the government for redress of
grievances.
Fourth Amendment - correct-answer -No unreasonable searches and seizures. No
warrants issued without probable cause.
Fifth Amendment - correct-answer -Right to not self-incriminate, no double
jeopardy, not be forced to stand trial without an indictment from a Grand Jury.
Ensures Due Process.
Sixth Amendment - correct-answer -Right to a speedy and public trial. Right to
counsel. Right to an impartial jury, ability to confront witnesses, compulsory
process for obtaining defense witnesses.
I-766 Employment Authorization Document - correct-answer -Valid 1-4 years, non-
immigrant
I-551 Permanent Resident Alien Card - correct-answer -Valid up to 10 years,
immigrant
CITP EXAM 1 2026-EXPERT VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) - correct-answer -Law which allows the United
States to be sued for the actions of federal employees within the scope of their
employment. Does not apply to state or local police officers. The United States will
be the proper defendant and can be held liable.
Good Samaritan Act - correct-answer -This act defines additional circumstances
under which a federal officer might be determined to be in the scope of their
employment. It does not apply to state or local officers
Bivens - correct-answer -Case authorizes lawsuits against federal agents who
intentionally violate an individuals 4th, 5th, or 8th amendment rights. Must allege
two elements: 1) Violation of Constitutional Right and 2) Person acting under the
color of law
42 USC 1983 - correct-answer -This statute authorizes civil lawsuits against state
and local officials who violate federally protected rights.
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First Amendment - correct-answer -Free exercise of religion, speech, the press;
the right of peaceful assembly; and to petition the government for redress of
grievances.
Fourth Amendment - correct-answer -No unreasonable searches and seizures. No
warrants issued without probable cause.
Fifth Amendment - correct-answer -Right to not self-incriminate, no double
jeopardy, not be forced to stand trial without an indictment from a Grand Jury.
Ensures Due Process.
Sixth Amendment - correct-answer -Right to a speedy and public trial. Right to
counsel. Right to an impartial jury, ability to confront witnesses, compulsory
process for obtaining defense witnesses.
I-766 Employment Authorization Document - correct-answer -Valid 1-4 years, non-
immigrant
I-551 Permanent Resident Alien Card - correct-answer -Valid up to 10 years,
immigrant
