Question 1

Laws that specify and prohibit certain actions such as theft or arson are examples of which type of laws?

Accepted Answer

A) procedural law 
B) mens rea 
C) substantive law 
D) actus reus 
A) procedural law 
B) mens rea 
C) substantive law 
D) actus reus

Question 2

One's state of mind to commit a crime is known as a person's ______.

Accepted Answer

A) intent 
B) motive 
C) recklessness 
D) negligence 
A) intent 
B) motive 
C) recklessness 
D) negligence

Question 3

What is the purpose of crime measurement?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of crime measurement is mult

Question 4

Which of the following is true of establishing guilt in a criminal matter?

Accepted Answer

A) The prosecutor must prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 
B) The defense must prove the defendant innocent beyond a reasonable doubt. 
C) The prosecutor must prove the defendant guilty by a preponderance of evidence. 
D) The defense must prove the defendant innocent by a preponderance of evidence. 
A) The prosecutor must prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 
B) The defense must prove the defendant innocent beyond a reasonable doubt. 
C) The prosecutor must prove the defendant guilty by a preponderance of evidence. 
D) The defense must prove the defendant innocent by a preponderance of evidence.

Question 5

College student Lily and her roommate took someone else's coffee and doughnuts from the student union coffee shop.They were chased by a customer from the coffee shop, who was hit by a car as Lily and her roommate raced across the street.With what offense are Lily and her roommate most likely to be charged?

Accepted Answer

A) first-degree murder 
B) second-degree murder 
C) involuntary manslaughter 
D) voluntary manslaughter 
A) first-degree murder 
B) second-degree murder 
C) involuntary manslaughter 
D) voluntary manslaughter

Question 6

Procedural law outlines the rules for that jurisdiction regarding selection of juries, appellate processes, evidence presented to a jury, and representation of counsel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Who is the party who is bringing a lawsuit against someone else?

Accepted Answer

A) defendant 
B) eye witness 
C) clerk of the court 
D) plaintiff 
A) defendant 
B) eye witness 
C) clerk of the court 
D) plaintiff

Question 8

Which of the following is true of common law?

Accepted Answer

A) It is based on the French civil code. 
B) It refers to the collections of rules, customs, and traditions of 17th century France. 
C) It refers to the American tradition of following legal precedent. 
D) It refers to collections of rules, customs, and traditions of medieval England. 
A) It is based on the French civil code. 
B) It refers to the collections of rules, customs, and traditions of 17th century France. 
C) It refers to the American tradition of following legal precedent. 
D) It refers to collections of rules, customs, and traditions of medieval England.

Question 9

Differentiate among the following crimes: first-degree murder, second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter.

Accepted Answer

First-degree murder is the most serious

Question 10

Burglary requires a face-to-face taking-a combination of theft and assault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which crime involves taking or attempting to take anything of value from another person by force or threat of force or violence, during which the victim is in fear of injury or death?

Accepted Answer

A) robbery 
B) burglary 
C) aggravated assault 
D) arson 
A) robbery 
B) burglary 
C) aggravated assault 
D) arson

Question 12

Crime measurement attempts to answer the question of "why" with respect to crime in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a typical criminal case, the prosecutor must establish that (a) the accused committed the illegal act and (b) the accused had the necessary mental state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which are considered less serious offenses and can be punished by less than 1 year incarceration in jail?

Accepted Answer

A) misdemeanors 
B) petty crimes 
C) status offenses 
D) felonies 
A) misdemeanors 
B) petty crimes 
C) status offenses 
D) felonies

Question 15

Shoplifting is an example of robbery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which type of law would building and construction standards in a particular city be considered?

Accepted Answer

A) municipal ordinance 
B) administrative law 
C) federal statute 
D) state constitutional law 
A) municipal ordinance 
B) administrative law 
C) federal statute 
D) state constitutional law

Question 17

The major difference between civil and criminal matters is the penalty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

By law, police officers must read the accused his or her Miranda warnings when arresting individuals.This is an example of which type of law?

Accepted Answer

A) procedural law 
B) mens rea 
C) substantive law 
D) actus reus 
A) procedural law 
B) mens rea 
C) substantive law 
D) actus reus

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true regarding hierarchy of law?

Accepted Answer

A) State constitutions may give greater protection than the U.S.Constitution, but cannot give less. 
B) Federal common law includes civil and criminal laws enacted by Congress. 
C) Municipal ordinances take precedence over state statutes. 
D) Federal statutes establish legal precedent, and lower courts in the federal system must follow these decisions. 
A) State constitutions may give greater protection than the U.S.Constitution, but cannot give less. 
B) Federal common law includes civil and criminal laws enacted by Congress. 
C) Municipal ordinances take precedence over state statutes. 
D) Federal statutes establish legal precedent, and lower courts in the federal system must follow these decisions.

Question 20

One's intent while committing a crime is usually easy to establish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Laws that specify and prohibit certain actions such as theft or arson are examples of which type of laws?

One's state of mind to commit a crime is known as a person's ______.

What is the purpose of crime measurement?

Which of the following is true of establishing guilt in a criminal matter?

Procedural law outlines the rules for that jurisdiction regarding selection of juries, appellate processes, evidence presented to a jury, and representation of counsel.

Who is the party who is bringing a lawsuit against someone else?

Which of the following is true of common law?

Differentiate among the following crimes: first-degree murder, second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter.

Burglary requires a face-to-face taking-a combination of theft and assault.

Which crime involves taking or attempting to take anything of value from another person by force or threat of force or violence, during which the victim is in fear of injury or death?

Crime measurement attempts to answer the question of "why" with respect to crime in the United States.

In a typical criminal case, the prosecutor must establish that (a) the accused committed the illegal act and (b) the accused had the necessary mental state.

Which are considered less serious offenses and can be punished by less than 1 year incarceration in jail?

Shoplifting is an example of robbery.

Which type of law would building and construction standards in a particular city be considered?

The major difference between civil and criminal matters is the penalty.

By law, police officers must read the accused his or her Miranda warnings when arresting individuals.This is an example of which type of law?

Which of the following statements is true regarding hierarchy of law?

One's intent while committing a crime is usually easy to establish.

Fundamentals of Criminal Justice: Essential Themes and Practices

Theories of Criminality and Crime

Ethical Essentials: Doing Right When No One Is Watching

Police Organization: Structure and Functions

Police at Work: Patrolling and Investigating

Policing Methods and Challenges: Issues of Force, Liability, and Technologies

Expounding the Constitution: Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure

Court Organization: Structure, Functions, and the Trial Process

The Bench and the Bar: Those Who Judge, Prosecute, and Defend

Court Methods and Challenges: Sentencing and Punishment

Prisons and Jails: Structure and Function

The Inmates World: the Keepers and the Kept

Corrections in the Community: Probation, Parole, and Other Alternatives to Incarceration

Juvenile Justice: Philosophy, Law, and Practices

On the Crime Policy and Prevention Agenda: Drug Abuse, Sex Trafficking, Terrorism, and Immigration

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Exam 2: Foundations of Law and Crime: Nature, Elements, and Measurement

Laws that specify and prohibit certain actions such as theft or arson are examples of which type of laws?

One's state of mind to commit a crime is known as a person's ______.

What is the purpose of crime measurement?

Which of the following is true of establishing guilt in a criminal matter?

Procedural law outlines the rules for that jurisdiction regarding selection of juries, appellate processes, evidence presented to a jury, and representation of counsel.

Who is the party who is bringing a lawsuit against someone else?

Which of the following is true of common law?

Differentiate among the following crimes: first-degree murder, second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter.

Burglary requires a face-to-face taking-a combination of theft and assault.

Which crime involves taking or attempting to take anything of value from another person by force or threat of force or violence, during which the victim is in fear of injury or death?

Crime measurement attempts to answer the question of "why" with respect to crime in the United States.

In a typical criminal case, the prosecutor must establish that (a) the accused committed the illegal act and (b) the accused had the necessary mental state.

Which are considered less serious offenses and can be punished by less than 1 year incarceration in jail?

Shoplifting is an example of robbery.

Which type of law would building and construction standards in a particular city be considered?

The major difference between civil and criminal matters is the penalty.

By law, police officers must read the accused his or her Miranda warnings when arresting individuals.This is an example of which type of law?

Which of the following statements is true regarding hierarchy of law?

One's intent while committing a crime is usually easy to establish.

Fundamentals of Criminal Justice: Essential Themes and Practices

Theories of Criminality and Crime

Ethical Essentials: Doing Right When No One Is Watching

Police Organization: Structure and Functions

Police at Work: Patrolling and Investigating

Policing Methods and Challenges: Issues of Force, Liability, and Technologies

Expounding the Constitution: Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure

Court Organization: Structure, Functions, and the Trial Process

The Bench and the Bar: Those Who Judge, Prosecute, and Defend

Court Methods and Challenges: Sentencing and Punishment

Prisons and Jails: Structure and Function

The Inmates World: the Keepers and the Kept

Corrections in the Community: Probation, Parole, and Other Alternatives to Incarceration

Juvenile Justice: Philosophy, Law, and Practices

On the Crime Policy and Prevention Agenda: Drug Abuse, Sex Trafficking, Terrorism, and Immigration

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