Question 1

Our criminal justice system's penalties exist mainly for the purpose of retribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Some crimes,such as statutory rape or speeding,can result in conviction without any proof of _____.

Accepted Answer

mens rea

Question 3

_____ implies that the state must prove the case against the defendant before the government can impose punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) Due process 
B) Exclusionary rule 
C) Fair trial 
D) Preponderance of the evidence 
E) Presumption of innocence 
A) Due process 
B) Exclusionary rule 
C) Fair trial 
D) Preponderance of the evidence 
E) Presumption of innocence E

Question 4

Any business with a physical presence can become the target of vandals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ is an exception to the warrant requirement,in which a person with valid authority permits a search to proceed without a warrant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is an exception to the warrant...

Question 6

A search warrant is issued only on _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A search warrant is issued only on...

Question 7

Which Amendment to the U.S.Constitution prohibits double jeopardy?

Accepted Answer

A) The Twelfth Amendment 
B) The Fifth Amendment 
C) The Eighth Amendment 
D) The Sixth Amendment 
E) The Fourth Amendment 
A) The Twelfth Amendment 
B) The Fifth Amendment 
C) The Eighth Amendment 
D) The Sixth Amendment 
E) The Fourth Amendment

Question 8

If someone is not per se involved with organized crime,the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act RICO)charges can be brought against the defendant who has violated the statute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cybercrimes do not include activities like hacking and identity theft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a civil trial,the standard of proof-preponderance of the evidence-would have a certainty range of:

Accepted Answer

A) 60 percent. 
B) 99 percent. 
C) 1 percent. 
D) 51 percent. 
E) 49 percent. 
A) 60 percent. 
B) 99 percent. 
C) 1 percent. 
D) 51 percent. 
E) 49 percent.

Question 11

If a search occurs without a warrant,the search is always illegal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about the Federal Sentencing Guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A) They are mandatory guidelines that federal judges are expected to use when sentencing offenders. 
B) Extremely harsh penalties are mandated for relatively minor offenses,given certain circumstances. 
C) Several states passed their own versions of sentencing guidelines,but state trial court judges in those states need not rely on those guidelines when sentencing state offenders. 
D) A small number of states have passed their own versions of sentencing rules and their court judges followed these rules. 
E) The guidelines are only advisory due to the U.S.Supreme Court's decision in United States v.Booker,which held that a wide range of factors should be taken into consideration when sentencing offenders. 
A) They are mandatory guidelines that federal judges are expected to use when sentencing offenders. 
B) Extremely harsh penalties are mandated for relatively minor offenses,given certain circumstances. 
C) Several states passed their own versions of sentencing guidelines,but state trial court judges in those states need not rely on those guidelines when sentencing state offenders. 
D) A small number of states have passed their own versions of sentencing rules and their court judges followed these rules. 
E) The guidelines are only advisory due to the U.S.Supreme Court's decision in United States v.Booker,which held that a wide range of factors should be taken into consideration when sentencing offenders.

Question 13

In a criminal case,the defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until he/she is proven guilty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify the correct statement about criminal law.

Accepted Answer

A) An attorney is provided if the defendant cannot afford one. 
B) Crimes are private injuries or wrongs. 
C) The injury is understood to be suffered by the plaintiff. 
D) The burden of proof is merely by a preponderant of the evidence. 
E) Incarceration and loss of life are never potential penalties. 
A) An attorney is provided if the defendant cannot afford one. 
B) Crimes are private injuries or wrongs. 
C) The injury is understood to be suffered by the plaintiff. 
D) The burden of proof is merely by a preponderant of the evidence. 
E) Incarceration and loss of life are never potential penalties.

Question 15

_____ is an exception to the warrant requirement,specifically referring to a pat-down search permitted when someone is lawfully arrested.

Accepted Answer

A) Stop and frisk 
B) Exigent circumstances 
C) The plain view doctrine 
D) Lawful arrest 
E) Consent 
A) Stop and frisk 
B) Exigent circumstances 
C) The plain view doctrine 
D) Lawful arrest 
E) Consent

Question 16

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act FCPA)outlaws grease payments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Being part of an organization has a way of making someone feel insulated and "safe" when committing wrongdoings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are the differences between criminal law and civil law?

Accepted Answer

Criminal law differs from civil law in s

Question 19

Explain with examples blackmail and extortion.

Accepted Answer

Blackmail occurs when someone threatens

Question 20

Spamming is subject to federal regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Our criminal justice system's penalties exist mainly for the purpose of retribution.

Some crimes,such as statutory rape or speeding,can result in conviction without any proof of _____.

_____ implies that the state must prove the case against the defendant before the government can impose punishment.

Any business with a physical presence can become the target of vandals.

_____ is an exception to the warrant requirement,in which a person with valid authority permits a search to proceed without a warrant.

A search warrant is issued only on _____.

Which Amendment to the U.S.Constitution prohibits double jeopardy?

If someone is not per se involved with organized crime,the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act RICO)charges can be brought against the defendant who has violated the statute.

Cybercrimes do not include activities like hacking and identity theft.

In a civil trial,the standard of proof-preponderance of the evidence-would have a certainty range of:

If a search occurs without a warrant,the search is always illegal.

Which of the following statements is true about the Federal Sentencing Guidelines?

In a criminal case,the defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until he/she is proven guilty.

Identify the correct statement about criminal law.

_____ is an exception to the warrant requirement,specifically referring to a pat-down search permitted when someone is lawfully arrested.

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act FCPA)outlaws grease payments.

Being part of an organization has a way of making someone feel insulated and "safe" when committing wrongdoings.

What are the differences between criminal law and civil law?

Explain with examples blackmail and extortion.

Spamming is subject to federal regulations.

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Exam 10: Criminal Law

Our criminal justice system's penalties exist mainly for the purpose of retribution.

Some crimes,such as statutory rape or speeding,can result in conviction without any proof of _____.

_____ implies that the state must prove the case against the defendant before the government can impose punishment.

Any business with a physical presence can become the target of vandals.

_____ is an exception to the warrant requirement,in which a person with valid authority permits a search to proceed without a warrant.

A search warrant is issued only on _____.

Which Amendment to the U.S.Constitution prohibits double jeopardy?

If someone is not per se involved with organized crime,the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act RICO)charges can be brought against the defendant who has violated the statute.

Cybercrimes do not include activities like hacking and identity theft.

In a civil trial,the standard of proof-preponderance of the evidence-would have a certainty range of:

If a search occurs without a warrant,the search is always illegal.

Which of the following statements is true about the Federal Sentencing Guidelines?

In a criminal case,the defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until he/she is proven guilty.

Identify the correct statement about criminal law.

_____ is an exception to the warrant requirement,specifically referring to a pat-down search permitted when someone is lawfully arrested.

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act FCPA)outlaws grease payments.

Being part of an organization has a way of making someone feel insulated and "safe" when committing wrongdoings.

What are the differences between criminal law and civil law?

Explain with examples blackmail and extortion.

Spamming is subject to federal regulations.

Introduction to Law

The Court System

Litigation

Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Constitution

Contracts

Torts

The Property System

Intellectual Property

Business Organizations

Employment Discrimination

Business in the Global Legal Environment

Filters