Question

name:________ date:______ period:________
instructions: each definition below describes one of the vocabulary words from our lessons.
write the correct letter (a - t) beside the definition.
vocabulary word bank

• a. legislative branch
• b. executive branch
• c. judicial branch
• d. jurisdiction
• e. local law enforcement
• f. county sheriff
• g. state police
• h. federal agency
• i. rank
• j. chain of command
• k. patrol division
• l. investigations unit
• m. swat
• n. k - 9 unit
• o. authoritarian
• p. democratic
• q. laissez - faire
• r. supervisor
• s. delegation
• t. communication

definitions
_ 1. the area where an agency has the authority to enforce laws.
_ 2. officers who respond to calls, patrol areas, and prevent crime.
_ 3. makes laws and passes the federal budget.
_ 4. enforces laws and manages police officers.
_ 5. interprets laws and ensures they follow the constitution.
_ 6. a strict leadership style focused on control and following orders.
_ 7. leadership style that values teamwork and officer input.

Explanation:

1. Jurisdiction refers to the area where an agency can enforce laws.
2. The Patrol Division officers respond to calls, patrol, and prevent crime.
3. The Legislative Branch makes laws and passes the federal budget.
4. A Supervisor enforces laws and manages police - officers.
5. The Judicial Branch interprets laws and ensures constitutionality.
6. An Authoritarian has a strict leadership style focused on control.
7. A Democratic leadership style values teamwork and officer input.

Answer:

1. D. Jurisdiction
2. K. Patrol Division
3. A. Legislative Branch
4. R. Supervisor
5. C. Judicial Branch
6. O. Authoritarian
7. P. Democratic