Question 1

With the exception of Alaska, all 50 states immediately recognized the English common law upon admission to the union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Circuit courts of appeals sit in three-judge panels. In certain important cases, all of the judges in the circuit will sit ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  mala in se 
B)  on in important decisions 
C)  per curiam 
D)  en banc 
A)  mala in se 
B)  on in important decisions 
C)  per curiam 
D)  en banc D

Question 3

Describe the three levels of the federal judicial system.

Accepted Answer

(1) Trial courts: Federal District Courts. These courts are the lowest level of court. Trials are presided over by one judge. (2) Intermediate appellate courts: Circuit Courts of Appeals. These intermediate courts normally sit in three-judge panels unless the entire circuit court sits en banc for an important case. These courts do not have original jurisdiction. (3) Court of last resort: U.S. Supreme Court. This court is the highest court in the federal system. This court has the ultimate authority on issues involving the U.S. Constitution and matters of federal law.

Question 4

What type of crimes would be considered to be "crimes against the state?"

Accepted Answer

A)  kidnapping, murder, sedation, and espionage 
B)  fraud, treason, sedation, and espionage 
C)  terrorism, computer crime, sedation, and espionage 
D)  terrorism, treason, sedation, and espionage 
A)  kidnapping, murder, sedation, and espionage 
B)  fraud, treason, sedation, and espionage 
C)  terrorism, computer crime, sedation, and espionage 
D)  terrorism, treason, sedation, and espionage

Question 5

One day, police officers were involved in a high-speed chase through city limits after a driver speeded through a school zone. When they finally caught up with the driver, the police immediately arrested Betty at the scene. Because Betty was arrested at the scene and without a warrant, the court may hold a hearing during first appearance to determine whether there was probable cause to arrest her. This hearing is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Richardson hearing 
B)  Allen hearing 
C)  Lewis hearing 
D)  Gerstein hearing 
A)  Richardson hearing 
B)  Allen hearing 
C)  Lewis hearing 
D)  Gerstein hearing

Question 6

The purpose of criminal law is to protect the interests of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A determination of probable cause made by the prosecutor results in the filing of a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  information 
B)  indictment 
C)  post arrest investigation 
D)  sentence 
A)  information 
B)  indictment 
C)  post arrest investigation 
D)  sentence

Question 8

The federal criminal code compiles the criminal laws adopted by the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Constitution 
B)  state criminal code 
C)  U.S. Congress 
D)  Supreme Court 
A)  Constitution 
B)  state criminal code 
C)  U.S. Congress 
D)  Supreme Court

Question 9

With the exception of certain important cases, circuit courts of appeals sit in three-judge panels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The United States has a system of dual sovereignty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

______ plays a role in classifying mala in se and mala prohibita crimes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seriousness 
B)  Moral turpitude 
C)  Criminal procedure 
D)  Institution 
A)  Seriousness 
B)  Moral turpitude 
C)  Criminal procedure 
D)  Institution

Question 12

Taylor is an inmate who believes that she is illegally incarcerated. If she wishes to challenge the legality of her incarceration, she should file a petition for habeas corpus review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sources of criminal law in the United States are considered to be all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  international morality 
B)  English and American common law 
C)  state criminal codes 
D)  international treaties 
A)  international morality 
B)  English and American common law 
C)  state criminal codes 
D)  international treaties

Question 14

Which of the following articles of the U.S. Constitution establishes the federal judicial system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Article IV 
B)  Article II 
C)  Article I 
D)  Article III 
A)  Article IV 
B)  Article II 
C)  Article I 
D)  Article III

Question 15

Jack is charged with first-degree murder and is set for trial in the same jurisdiction where the alleged crime occurred. Because of the high-profile nature of the case, Jack's attorney wants to move the trial to another location. Jack's lawyer should file a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  pretrial motion 
B)  indictment 
C)  appeal 
D)  postarrest investigation 
A)  pretrial motion 
B)  indictment 
C)  appeal 
D)  postarrest investigation

Question 16

A court decision that does not identify the authoring judge is the definition of what type of decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  plurality 
B)  certiorari 
C)  per curiam 
D)  precedent 
A)  plurality 
B)  certiorari 
C)  per curiam 
D)  precedent

Question 17

Discuss what is a crime.

Accepted Answer

A strong answer will define cr

Question 18

The U.S. Constitution requires verdicts in criminal trials to be unanimous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A misdemeanor is a crime which is punishable by less than 1 year in prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Al challenged a state statute all the way to the state supreme court, arguing that it violated the state constitution. If the U.S. Supreme Court were to review the state court's decision, the state would be bound by the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

With the exception of Alaska, all 50 states immediately recognized the English common law upon admission to the union.

Circuit courts of appeals sit in three-judge panels. In certain important cases, all of the judges in the circuit will sit ______.

Describe the three levels of the federal judicial system.

What type of crimes would be considered to be "crimes against the state?"

The purpose of criminal law is to protect the interests of the individual.

A determination of probable cause made by the prosecutor results in the filing of a(n) ______.

The federal criminal code compiles the criminal laws adopted by the ______.

With the exception of certain important cases, circuit courts of appeals sit in three-judge panels.

The United States has a system of dual sovereignty.

______ plays a role in classifying mala in se and mala prohibita crimes?

Taylor is an inmate who believes that she is illegally incarcerated. If she wishes to challenge the legality of her incarceration, she should file a petition for habeas corpus review.

Sources of criminal law in the United States are considered to be all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following articles of the U.S. Constitution establishes the federal judicial system?

Jack is charged with first-degree murder and is set for trial in the same jurisdiction where the alleged crime occurred. Because of the high-profile nature of the case, Jack's attorney wants to move the trial to another location. Jack's lawyer should file a(n) ______.

A court decision that does not identify the authoring judge is the definition of what type of decision?

Discuss what is a crime.

The U.S. Constitution requires verdicts in criminal trials to be unanimous.

A misdemeanor is a crime which is punishable by less than 1 year in prison.

Al challenged a state statute all the way to the state supreme court, arguing that it violated the state constitution. If the U.S. Supreme Court were to review the state court's decision, the state would be bound by the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation.

Constitutional Limitations

Elements of Crimes

Parties to Crime

Attempt, Solicitation, and Conspiracy

Criminal Defenses: Justifications and Excuses

Homicide

Other Crimes Against the Person

Crimes Against Property

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Crimes Against Public Order and Morality

Crimes Against Social Order and Morality: Alcohol and Drug Offenses

Offenses Against Public Administration and the Administration of Justice

Crimes Against the State

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Exam 1: The Nature, Purpose, and Function of Criminal Law

With the exception of Alaska, all 50 states immediately recognized the English common law upon admission to the union.

Circuit courts of appeals sit in three-judge panels. In certain important cases, all of the judges in the circuit will sit ______.

Describe the three levels of the federal judicial system.

What type of crimes would be considered to be "crimes against the state?"

The purpose of criminal law is to protect the interests of the individual.

A determination of probable cause made by the prosecutor results in the filing of a(n) ______.

The federal criminal code compiles the criminal laws adopted by the ______.

With the exception of certain important cases, circuit courts of appeals sit in three-judge panels.

The United States has a system of dual sovereignty.

______ plays a role in classifying mala in se and mala prohibita crimes?

Taylor is an inmate who believes that she is illegally incarcerated. If she wishes to challenge the legality of her incarceration, she should file a petition for habeas corpus review.

Sources of criminal law in the United States are considered to be all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following articles of the U.S. Constitution establishes the federal judicial system?

Jack is charged with first-degree murder and is set for trial in the same jurisdiction where the alleged crime occurred. Because of the high-profile nature of the case, Jack's attorney wants to move the trial to another location. Jack's lawyer should file a(n) ______.

A court decision that does not identify the authoring judge is the definition of what type of decision?

Discuss what is a crime.

The U.S. Constitution requires verdicts in criminal trials to be unanimous.

A misdemeanor is a crime which is punishable by less than 1 year in prison.

Al challenged a state statute all the way to the state supreme court, arguing that it violated the state constitution. If the U.S. Supreme Court were to review the state court's decision, the state would be bound by the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation.

Constitutional Limitations

Elements of Crimes

Parties to Crime

Attempt, Solicitation, and Conspiracy

Criminal Defenses: Justifications and Excuses

Homicide

Other Crimes Against the Person

Crimes Against Property

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Crimes Against Public Order and Morality

Crimes Against Social Order and Morality: Alcohol and Drug Offenses

Offenses Against Public Administration and the Administration of Justice

Crimes Against the State

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