CLJ 1 – Midterm Examination

Directions: There is only one correct answer to every Multiple choice Question, choose the BEST answer from among
the offered choices. Note that some MCQs may need careful understanding and analysis both of the questions and the
choices offered. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED.

1. Is the course of action or process whereby accusations are brought before a court of justice to determine the
innocence or guilt of the accused?
A. Trial B. Prosecution C. Pre-trial D. Arraignment

2. A law enforcement function in order to preserve social and public order.

A. Protection B. crowd control C. order maintenance D. crime prevention

3. The PNP is the law enforcement agency of the country which is under the ________.
a. DOJ b. DILG c. NAPOLCOM d. DSWD

4. This refers to a person convicted by a competent court for committing crime.

A. Criminal B. Delinquent C. Law breakers D. Offender

5. What is the act, deemed socially harmful or dangerous, that is specifically defined, prohibited, and punished under
the criminal law?
A. Crime B. Deviance C. Felony D. Delinquency

6. This is an attitude enjoyed given to police to use discretion whether to effect arrest or not.
A. Administration B. Authority C. Management D. Power

7. Who has the power to define and punish crimes?

A. Church B. State C. Judiciary D. Police

8. What refers to the process of eliminating or reducing the desire and opportunity to commit crime?
A. Crime Suppression B. Crime Prevention C. Law Enforcement D. Order Maintenance

9. A person who is under custodial investigation is basically protected by a number of rights mandated under the
constitution and this was even expounded in the legislative act known as _______.
a. Miranda Doctrine b. Bill of Rights c. R.A. 7438 d. R.A. 6975

10. Who has the highest in rank among the following?

A. Chief Superintendent B. Deputy Director General
C. Director D. Police General

11. The major function of the Prosecution component of the Criminal Justice System.
A. Rehabilitate prisoners B. Represents the government in criminal cases
C. Enforce the law of the land D. Sentencing of the accused

12. The primary and major output of the Criminal Justice System is:
A. Law B. Crime C. Justice D. Correction

13. The primary goal of Criminal Justice System is:

A. Maintain Peace and order B. Prevention of crime
C. Protection of government from enemies D. Prosecute criminal

14. A body of civil authority tasked to maintain peace and order, enforce the law, protect life, liberty and property and
ensure public safety.
a. court b. prosecution c. police d. corrections

15. This refers to the recital of the rights of a suspect during custodial investigation.
A. Bill of Rights B. Miranda Warning C. Code of Ethics D. Policeman’s Code

16. They are referred to as the forgotten subject in the criminal justice system.
A. Accused B. Criminals C. Victims D. Witnesses
17. He represent the government’s position in a criminal case during court proceedings from the time of the suspect’s
arrest until the adjudication of his case.
a. Counsel de officio b. prosecutor c. Public Attorney’s Office d. counsel de parte

18. It carries the burden of proving the guilt of the accused in a formal proceeding.
A. police B. prosecution C. court D. preliminary investigation

19. It refers to the study of the various agency of our government in charged of processing law violators to ensure the
protection of the society and maintenance of peace and order.
a. Criminal Justice b. Criminology c. Victimlogy d. Sociology

20. Which is true about Police?

A. ensure law and order B. should be powerful not oppressive
C. a branch of Criminal Justice System D. should form an impartial force

21. In the Criminal Justice system, government must keep within the framework of laws that protect individual rights.
Who among these people is being process in the said system?
A. the offended party B. law C. justice D. accused

22. Who are the gate keepers of Criminal Justice system?

A. Jail guard B. Court C. Correction D. Law enforcement

23. What is that term which refers to the wise use of one’s own judgment in a given situation without referring to your
superior due to the eminence of the situation?
a. Police discretion b. Police resourcefulness c. Police integrity d. police prudence

24. It is such a fact and circumstances which would lead a reasonably discreet and prudent man to believe that the
person has committed an offense, sought to be arrested.
A. Information B. Probable cause C. Testimony D. Prima facie

25. Juan Dela Cruz, a resident of Quezon City found out to be in conflict with the law particularly the R.A. 9165. What
particular agency would be responsible in processing the investigation?
A. PNP B. Interpol C. NBI D. PDEA

26. One which consists of several parts that interacts with each other to produce some results, serve some functions
or meet some objectives.
A. Justice B. System C. Feedback D. Environment

27. The machinery of the State designed to enforce the law by arresting, prosecuting and adjudicating those accused
of violating it and by applying the proper sanctions to those found guilty.
A. Court B. Government C. Criminal Justice System D. Due Process of Law

28. The person responsible for securing the rights of the state over an accused person for he directs the proceeding
and he institute an offense in behalf of the state.
A. Judge B. Counsel De officio C. Attorney D. Prosecutor

29. The society’s primary instrument for making known what acts are crimes and what sanctions may be applied to
those who commit acts defined as crimes.
A. Media B. Law C. Ethics D. Traditions

30. It refers to the questioning initiated by law enforcement officer after a person has been taken into custody.
a. interrogation b. interview c. inquest d. custodial investigation

31. What agency of the state, government and community that is primarily responsible for maintaining public order
and preventing and detecting crime, its fundamental mission is preventing crimes and preserving order by
enforcing the law which was unchanged in ancient societies as it is today in sophisticated urban environments?
A. Enforcer B. Police
C. Law enforcers D. Department of Interior and Local Government

32. In flagrante delicto means ______?

a. instigation b. caught after commission c. caught in the act d. entrapment

33. A complaint was filed against Gabby, a swindler. After preliminary examination, the judge issued a warrant to
arrest him. PO1 Kent went to the house of Gabby and arrested him. When Gabby demanded to see the arrest
warrant, PO1 Kent replied that it will be shown later. What did PO1 Kent conduct?
A. warrantless arrest B. an illegal arrest C. an illegal detention D. a legal arrest

34. Mr. Drunky in his intoxicated state attempted to rape Miss Universe in an inhabited place but it happens that PO1
Runny was in his beat conducting patrol interrupting the attempt and arrested Mr. Drunky. Ms. Universe was in
 trauma state but still managed to file a case to Mr. Drunky. After the arrest was made, in what pillar of the criminal
justice system Mr. Drunky will be brought next?
A. community B. prosecution C. correction D. court

35. As police officers, you and your partner was on the beat covering the AOR. After passing some blocks the two of
you noticed a person on the window of a house trying to take the jalousie one by one. Which of the following is
the best thing to do in the situation if you are the police officer?
A. apprehend the person immediately B. shoot the person before he shoots you
C. observe the action of the person D. call the police

36. Which of the following does not belong to the definition of Criminal justice system?
A. The machinery of the government which enforces the rules of conduct necessary to protection of life and
liberty.
B. The machinery of the state which enforces the rules of conduct necessary to protection of property
C. The states’ which enforces the rules of conduct necessary to the maintenance of peace and order.
D. The governments’ machinery which enforces the rules of conduct necessary to the welfare of the minority.

37. Arbitrary Detention is a crime against…

A. Person B. Fundamentals laws of the state C. Law of nation D. National security

38. The police is an agency of the…

A. State B. Government C. Community D. All of these

39. Which of the following is NOT included in the components of criminal justice system of the United States?
a. Law enforcement b. Corrections c. Prosecution d. Courts

40. This principal character of the criminal justice process links all components of the CJS.
a. Offender b. Victim c. witness d. Crime

41. The frontline defender of democracy in the CJS.

a. Prosecution b. Correction c. Police d. Court

42. He is responsible in evaluating the evidence the police have gathered and deciding whether it is sufficient to
warrant the filing of charge(s) against the alleged violator.
a. Investigator b. judge c. prosecutor d. solicitor general

43. Refers to the person who is being implicated to the commission of a crime and subject of an investigation.
a. Convict b. respondent c. Accused d. suspect

44. The PNP is the law enforcement agency of the country which is under the ________.
a. DOJ b. DILG c. NAPOLCOM d. DSWD

45. When arrest may be made?

a. At any time of the day and night b. At day time
c. At night time d. from sun dust till dawn

46. This attached agency of the DOJ is tasked to provide free legal assistance to poor members of society:
a. National Bureau of Investigation b. National Prosecution Service
c. Board of Pardons and Parole d. Public Attorney’s Office

47. Government agency which renders services for Children in Conflict with the Law.
a. DILG b. DOJ c. DSWD d. DOH

48. The validity of warrant of arrest is ___.

a. 10 days from issuance b. 10 days from its receipt
c. 10 days from its date d. within 10 days

49. An act omitted or committed in a violation of a public law forbidding or commanding it.
a. arrest b. felony c. crime d. offense

50. The preliminary investigation is required to be conducted before the filing of complaint or information where the
penalty prescribed by law is ______.
a. 4 years, 2 months and 1 day b. within 4 years, 2 months and 1 day
c. atleast 4 years, 2 months and 1 day d. more than 4 years, 2 months and 1 day