CJ 230 3-0 Quiz
Course: Discretion in Criminal Justice
1. Which of the following were findings of a study conducted by Pew Research
Center regarding race and police distrust? Select all that apply.
a. Hispanics express more distrust of police than do blacks and whites.
b. Ethnic groups differ in their perceptions of police.
c. Blacks and Hispanics express more distrust of police than do whites.
d. Blacks express more distrust of police than do whites and Hispanics.
Answer: B- Ethnic groups differ in their perceptions of the police, and D- Blacks express
more distrust of police than do whites and Hispanics
2. True or False: The Rules of Professional Conduct require a lawyer to disclose
information obtained through a lawyer or a judge while participating in an
approved lawyer activity/assistance program.
a. True
b. False
Answer: B- False
3. Which element of decision making refers to creating a structure filled with
checks and balances? Select one.
a. Gathering intelligence
b. Finding facts and creating estimates
c. Framing
d. Coming to conclusions
Answer: D- Coming to conclusions
4. Which theory suggests that the right action is that which results in the most
