Police Officer

Correctional Officer

Lawyer

Accountant

Enforcing the law and protecting the public

Investigating crimes and apprehending criminals

Maintaining order and safety in the community

All of the above

Police Officers work in cities, while Sheriff's Deputies work in rural areas

Police Officers are responsible for enforcing state laws, while Sheriff's Deputies are responsible for enforcing county laws

Police Officers are appointed by the mayor, while Sheriff's Deputies are elected by the county

None of the above

Supervising inmates in a correctional facility

Maintaining order and safety in the facility

Providing counseling and rehabilitation services to inmates

All of the above

Correctional Officers work in prisons, while Probation Officers work in the community

Correctional Officers are responsible for supervising inmates, while Probation Officers are responsible for supervising offenders who are on probation

Correctional Officers are appointed by the warden of the prison, while Probation Officers are appointed by the court

All of the above

Representing clients in court

Advising clients on legal matters

Drafting legal documents

All of the above

Criminal Defense Lawyers represent defendants in criminal cases, while Prosecutors represent the government in criminal cases

Criminal Defense Lawyers are appointed by the court, while Prosecutors are elected by the people

Criminal Defense Lawyers are paid by their clients, while Prosecutors are paid by the government

All of the above

Presiding over trials and making legal decisions

Interpreting the law and applying it to specific cases

Sentencing criminals and imposing punishments

All of the above

Trial Judges preside over trials, while Appellate Judges review decisions made by Trial Judges

Trial Judges are appointed by the governor, while Appellate Judges are elected by the people

Trial Judges are paid more than Appellate Judges

None of the above

Recording the proceedings of court hearings and trials

Transcribing the recordings into written transcripts

Providing copies of the transcripts to the parties involved in the case

All of the above

Bailiffs maintain order in the courtroom, while Court Clerks assist the Judge with administrative tasks

Bailiffs are appointed by the Sheriff, while Court Clerks are appointed by the Judge

Bailiffs are paid more than Court Clerks

None of the above

Providing support and assistance to victims of crime

Advocating for the rights of victims of crime

Educating the public about victims' rights

All of the above

Parole Officers supervise offenders who have been released from prison, while Probation Officers supervise offenders who have been sentenced to probation

Parole Officers are appointed by the parole board, while Probation Officers are appointed by the court

Parole Officers are paid more than Probation Officers

None of the above

Collecting and analyzing evidence from crime scenes

Testifying in court about their findings

Helping law enforcement officers to solve crimes

All of the above

Crime Scene Investigators collect evidence from crime scenes, while Forensic Scientists analyze the evidence

Crime Scene Investigators are appointed by the police department, while Forensic Scientists are appointed by the crime lab

Crime Scene Investigators are paid more than Forensic Scientists

None of the above