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Quiz about U S Marshal Service
Quiz about U S Marshal Service

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.
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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
This quiz has 2 formats: you can play it as a or as shown below.
Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.
1. What is the maximum age of someone applying to be a Deputy Marshal? Hint

39
35
36
37

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

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

50
2600
4000
95

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

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

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

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

10 years
4 years
lifetime
8 years

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

9. How many original marshals were there? Hint

21
13
250
150

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

66
50
23
4


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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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