CITP Exam 1 2026 Actual Newest Questions and
Correct Answers (Latest 2026-2027) Update
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.
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.
Eighth Amendment -Correct Answer ✔-No excessive bail, fines, or cruel and
unusual punishments.
Qualified Immunity -Correct Answer ✔-Shields government officials from personal
liability for civil damages provided. Qualified Immunity Eligibility: 1) The force was
constitutional 2) That the law was not clearly established at the time.
18 USC 241 -Correct Answer ✔-This is the federal criminal conspiracy against
rights statute. When two or more agents conspire to deprive a citizen of
constitutional rights, this is the appropriate statute to bring a criminal
prosecution.
18 USC 242 -Correct Answer ✔-This statute makes it a crime for any person acting
under color of law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom to willfully deprive or
cause to be deprived from any person those rights, privileges, or immunities
secured or protected by the Constitution and laws of the U.S.
Graham Factors -Correct Answer ✔-SIRF: Severity, Immediete Threat, Resisting
Arrest, Attemepting to Evade by Flight
Transactional Immunity -Correct Answer ✔-Protects the witness from prosecution
for the offense or offenses involved.
Use Immunity -Correct Answer ✔-Only protects the witness against the
government's use of his or her immunized testimony in a prosecution of the
witness.
Kalkines Immunity -Correct Answer ✔-Government can terminate subject for not
providing statements. Statements will not be used in a criminal case.
Correct Answers (Latest 2026-2027) Update
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.
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.
Eighth Amendment -Correct Answer ✔-No excessive bail, fines, or cruel and
unusual punishments.
Qualified Immunity -Correct Answer ✔-Shields government officials from personal
liability for civil damages provided. Qualified Immunity Eligibility: 1) The force was
constitutional 2) That the law was not clearly established at the time.
18 USC 241 -Correct Answer ✔-This is the federal criminal conspiracy against
rights statute. When two or more agents conspire to deprive a citizen of
constitutional rights, this is the appropriate statute to bring a criminal
prosecution.
18 USC 242 -Correct Answer ✔-This statute makes it a crime for any person acting
under color of law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom to willfully deprive or
cause to be deprived from any person those rights, privileges, or immunities
secured or protected by the Constitution and laws of the U.S.
Graham Factors -Correct Answer ✔-SIRF: Severity, Immediete Threat, Resisting
Arrest, Attemepting to Evade by Flight
Transactional Immunity -Correct Answer ✔-Protects the witness from prosecution
for the offense or offenses involved.
Use Immunity -Correct Answer ✔-Only protects the witness against the
government's use of his or her immunized testimony in a prosecution of the
witness.
Kalkines Immunity -Correct Answer ✔-Government can terminate subject for not
providing statements. Statements will not be used in a criminal case.
