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U. S. Marshal Service Trivia Quiz

The U.S. Marshal Service was created over 200 years ago. How much do you know about this federal law enforcement agency?

A multiple-choice quiz by Pookiepay. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Pookiepay

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
165,360

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
825

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1. What is the maximum age of someone applying to be a Deputy Marshal? Hint

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2. Which of the following is not one of the current listed duties of the U. S. Marshal Service? Hint

protecting sequestered juries

transporting and processing prisoners

court security

taking the national census

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3. How many U.S. Marshals are there? Hint

2600

4000

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4. How does a U.S. Marshal obtain his position? Hint

Election

Appointment by the President

Civil Service appointment

By applying and taking a mental and physical test

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5. What document provides for the U.S. Marshals? Hint

Judiciary Act of 1789

Federal Marshal Act of 1803

United States Constitution

executive order signed by John Adams

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6. If something happens to a marshal during his term, how is he replaced? Hint

Appointment by the Attorney General

Tommy Lee Jones finishes the term

Highest ranking deputy marshal steps in

The position remains vacant

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7. How long is the term for a U.S. Marshal? Hint

10 years

4 years

lifetime

8 years

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8. Who was the first U.S. Marshal killed in the line of duty? Hint

Robert Forsyth

Harold L. Gosling

William H. Richardson

George Meffan

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9. How many original marshals were there? Hint

250

150

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10. What percentage of federal fugitives are apprehended by the U.S. Marshal Service? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the maximum age of someone applying to be a Deputy Marshal?

Answer: 36

The minimum age for application is 21.

2. Which of the following is not one of the current listed duties of the U. S. Marshal Service?

Answer: taking the national census

Taking the national census was one of the duties of the Marshal Service until 1870.

3. How many U.S. Marshals are there?

Answer: 95

In addition to the 95 marshals there are approximately 2,500 deputy marshals.

4. How does a U.S. Marshal obtain his position?

Answer: Appointment by the President

Marshals for Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands are appointed by the U.S. Attorney General.

5. What document provides for the U.S. Marshals?

Answer: Judiciary Act of 1789

The Judiciary Act of 1789 also established the Federal Court system, consisting of a Supreme Court with 6 justices and several circuit courts.

6. If something happens to a marshal during his term, how is he replaced?

Answer: Appointment by the Attorney General

The Attorney General appoints a temporary replacement until the President can make a final replacement.

7. How long is the term for a U.S. Marshal?

Answer: 4 years

Terms for U.S. Marshals in Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands are for 6 years.

8. Who was the first U.S. Marshal killed in the line of duty?

Answer: Robert Forsyth

Robert Forsyth was killed while trying to serve civil papers on January 11, 1794. All the other choices were U.S. Marshals who were also killed in the line of duty. Over 200 Marshals have died in the line of duty, most recently Peter Hillman in June, 2000.

9. How many original marshals were there?

Answer: 13

The 13 original marshals were appointed by George Washington.

10. What percentage of federal fugitives are apprehended by the U.S. Marshal Service?

Answer: 66

The U.S. Marshal Service apprehends more federal fugitives than all other law enforcement agencies combined. If you're interested in learning more about the U.S. Marshal Service, you can find a lot of fascinating information at www.usdoj.gov/marshals/rollcall.html.

Source: Author Pookiepay

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