History of Federal Law Enforcement

Question 1

Which of the following was a former name for the FBI?

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The Division of Investigation; The United States Bureau of Investigation; The National Bureau of Criminal Identification; the US Secret Service

Question 2

Which of the following is the youngest (most recent) organization?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Federal Bureau of Investigation

Question 3

When did the Secret Service formally begin to provide protection to the president and his family?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Secret Service began providing protection to the president and family after the assassination of William McKinley.

Question 4

Following the Civil War, what percentage of money in circulation was counterfeit?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

33percent

Question 5

United States marshals who refused to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act could be punished with _____.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

severe financial penalties

Question 6

The United States Postal Inspection Service investigates cases of _____.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fraud; credit card fraud; interstate mailing of illegal substances using the mail system; identity theft perpetrated through the mail

Question 7

Postal inspectors carry firearms and can make arrests.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Who was the first Postmaster General?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Benjamin Franklin

Question 9

The role of the United States Marshals was based on the role of _____.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the sheriff

Question 10

The United States Postal Inspection Service was created to prevent _____.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the national mail system from being used for criminal or illegal purposes

History of Federal Law Enforcement Answers