Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Regarding searches of probationers’ homes, U.S. v. Knights (2001) relaxed the standard of
reasonableness to include searches by:
Answers: a.
corrections officers.
b.
probation officers.
c.
parole officers.
d.
law enforcement officers.
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which approach was not an approach used by SCOTUS in analyzing interrogation and
confession cases?
Answers: a.
self-incrimination
b.
due process
c.
right to counsel
d.
coercion
, Question 3
2 out of 2 points
A batch of letter-sized airmail envelopes—from a country well known as a source of narcotics—
that are bulky and much heavier than ordinary airmail letters, are stopped at the Post Office in
New York. A U.S. Customs Inspector opens the letters and finds heroin. No search warrant was
sought. Would this be considered an illegal search and seizure?
Answers: a.
No, but only because "probable cause" was not articulated and a search warrant
was not obtained.
b.
No, because it constitutes a "border search" and anything crossing the border falls
within this exception.
c.
No, it would only be admissible with a warrant or with consent, regardless of the
border issue, since it involved the U.S. Mail.
d.
Yes, because there was no probable cause to link the envelopes to any specific
crime, smuggling or otherwise.
Question 4
0 out of 2 points
Researchers have demonstrated that being of another race when identifying strangers:
Answers: a.
decreases the risk of mistaken identification, but not significantly.
b.
increases the risk of mistaken identification, but not significantly.
c.
, substantially decreases the risk of mistaken identification.
d.
substantially increases the risk of mistaken identification.
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Historically, before the second half of the twentieth century, U.S. prisoners:
Answers: a.
were protected by the Constitution if they plead guilty.
b.
were protected by the Fourth Amendment in the privacy of their cells.
c.
were fully protected by the Constitution.
d.
had almost no rights under the Constitution.
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
I n District Attorney’s Office for the Third Judicial District v. Osborne (2009), SCOTUS involved
prisoner Osborne’s post-conviction request to compel officials to release biological evidence so
it could be submitted to DNA testing. What was the finding of the Court?
Answers: a.
there is no right under the U.S. Constitution of access to forensic evidence.
b.
DNA testing is too expensive to make it a constitutional right.
c.
2 out of 2 points
Regarding searches of probationers’ homes, U.S. v. Knights (2001) relaxed the standard of
reasonableness to include searches by:
Answers: a.
corrections officers.
b.
probation officers.
c.
parole officers.
d.
law enforcement officers.
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which approach was not an approach used by SCOTUS in analyzing interrogation and
confession cases?
Answers: a.
self-incrimination
b.
due process
c.
right to counsel
d.
coercion
, Question 3
2 out of 2 points
A batch of letter-sized airmail envelopes—from a country well known as a source of narcotics—
that are bulky and much heavier than ordinary airmail letters, are stopped at the Post Office in
New York. A U.S. Customs Inspector opens the letters and finds heroin. No search warrant was
sought. Would this be considered an illegal search and seizure?
Answers: a.
No, but only because "probable cause" was not articulated and a search warrant
was not obtained.
b.
No, because it constitutes a "border search" and anything crossing the border falls
within this exception.
c.
No, it would only be admissible with a warrant or with consent, regardless of the
border issue, since it involved the U.S. Mail.
d.
Yes, because there was no probable cause to link the envelopes to any specific
crime, smuggling or otherwise.
Question 4
0 out of 2 points
Researchers have demonstrated that being of another race when identifying strangers:
Answers: a.
decreases the risk of mistaken identification, but not significantly.
b.
increases the risk of mistaken identification, but not significantly.
c.
, substantially decreases the risk of mistaken identification.
d.
substantially increases the risk of mistaken identification.
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Historically, before the second half of the twentieth century, U.S. prisoners:
Answers: a.
were protected by the Constitution if they plead guilty.
b.
were protected by the Fourth Amendment in the privacy of their cells.
c.
were fully protected by the Constitution.
d.
had almost no rights under the Constitution.
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
I n District Attorney’s Office for the Third Judicial District v. Osborne (2009), SCOTUS involved
prisoner Osborne’s post-conviction request to compel officials to release biological evidence so
it could be submitted to DNA testing. What was the finding of the Court?
Answers: a.
there is no right under the U.S. Constitution of access to forensic evidence.
b.
DNA testing is too expensive to make it a constitutional right.
c.
