Question 1

Which of the following is considered the highest source of law in the country?

Accepted Answer

A)  Case law 
B)  Constitutional law 
C)  Statutory law 
D)  Administrative law 
A)  Case law 
B)  Constitutional law 
C)  Statutory law 
D)  Administrative law B

Question 2

Civil law covers issues such as divorces, wrongful injury, and wills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The term used to illustrate that the law applies to everyone, even to government bodies, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  equal protection. 
B)  common law. 
C)  rule of law. 
D)  general welfare. 
A)  equal protection. 
B)  common law. 
C)  rule of law. 
D)  general welfare. C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT covered in the Fifth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-incrimination 
B)  Right to privacy 
C)  Double jeopardy 
D)  Grand jury 
A)  Self-incrimination 
B)  Right to privacy 
C)  Double jeopardy 
D)  Grand jury

Question 5

Which of the following prohibits the government from prosecuting an individual twice
For the same crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Double jeopardy 
B)  Grand jury 
C)  Self-incrimination 
D)  Cruel and unusual Punishment 
A)  Double jeopardy 
B)  Grand jury 
C)  Self-incrimination 
D)  Cruel and unusual Punishment

Question 6

Individuals from all socioeconomic classes can and do engage in white-collar crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The rights to speedy, public, and impartial trials and trials by jury are covered in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Fourth Amendment. 
B)  Fifth Amendment. 
C)  Sixth Amendment. 
D)  Eighth Amendment. 
A)  Fourth Amendment. 
B)  Fifth Amendment. 
C)  Sixth Amendment. 
D)  Eighth Amendment.

Question 8

How does substantive law differ from procedural law?

Accepted Answer

Substantive law and procedural law are t

Question 9

Explain what is meant by "incorporation" and how it has been established.

Accepted Answer

Incorporation refers to the process of l

Question 10

____________ describes the processes and actions that must be followed when carrying out the law.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fourth Amendment 
B)  Procedural law 
C)  Administrative law 
D)  Habeas corpus 
A)  Fourth Amendment 
B)  Procedural law 
C)  Administrative law 
D)  Habeas corpus

Question 11

Which type of causation is called the "but for" causation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Concurrent cause 
B)  Direct cause 
C)  Proximate cause 
D)  Harmful cause 
A)  Concurrent cause 
B)  Direct cause 
C)  Proximate cause 
D)  Harmful cause

Question 12

Many morals offenses involve sexual behavior, like prostitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Punishments for property crimes are generally not as severe as punishments for crimes against the person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is fairly easy to investigate Internet crime in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When intent need not be present in order for an individual to be held liable for a crime, it is called

Accepted Answer

A)  strict liability. 
B)  mens rea. 
C)  omission. 
D)  corpus delicti. 
A)  strict liability. 
B)  mens rea. 
C)  omission. 
D)  corpus delicti.

Question 16

The legislative branch is responsible for issuing executive orders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Intoxication is never a defense to criminal liability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The purpose of a public trial is for the public to be a watchdog over government actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the standard of proof that police must meet in order to secure a warrant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reasonable suspicion 
B)  Probable cause 
C)  Preponderance of the evidence 
D)  Clear and convincing evidence 
A)  Reasonable suspicion 
B)  Probable cause 
C)  Preponderance of the evidence 
D)  Clear and convincing evidence

Question 20

The Bill of Rights was created to provide the government with more power to prohibit
the rights of citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is considered the highest source of law in the country?

Civil law covers issues such as divorces, wrongful injury, and wills.

The term used to illustrate that the law applies to everyone, even to government bodies, is called

Which of the following is NOT covered in the Fifth Amendment?

Which of the following prohibits the government from prosecuting an individual twice For the same crime?

Individuals from all socioeconomic classes can and do engage in white-collar crime.

The rights to speedy, public, and impartial trials and trials by jury are covered in the

How does substantive law differ from procedural law?

Explain what is meant by "incorporation" and how it has been established.

____________ describes the processes and actions that must be followed when carrying out the law.

Which type of causation is called the "but for" causation?

Many morals offenses involve sexual behavior, like prostitution.

Punishments for property crimes are generally not as severe as punishments for crimes against the person.

It is fairly easy to investigate Internet crime in the United States.

When intent need not be present in order for an individual to be held liable for a crime, it is called

The legislative branch is responsible for issuing executive orders.

Intoxication is never a defense to criminal liability.

The purpose of a public trial is for the public to be a watchdog over government actions.

Which of the following is the standard of proof that police must meet in order to secure a warrant?

The Bill of Rights was created to provide the government with more power to prohibit the rights of citizens.

Crime, Criminal Justice, and Policy

Policing and Law Enforcement

The Court System

Institutional Corrections

Community Corrections

The Juvenile Justice System

Conclusion

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Exam 2: Issues of Law

Which of the following is considered the highest source of law in the country?

Civil law covers issues such as divorces, wrongful injury, and wills.

The term used to illustrate that the law applies to everyone, even to government bodies, is called

Which of the following is NOT covered in the Fifth Amendment?

Which of the following prohibits the government from prosecuting an individual twice For the same crime?

Individuals from all socioeconomic classes can and do engage in white-collar crime.

The rights to speedy, public, and impartial trials and trials by jury are covered in the

How does substantive law differ from procedural law?

Explain what is meant by "incorporation" and how it has been established.

____________ describes the processes and actions that must be followed when carrying out the law.

Which type of causation is called the "but for" causation?

Many morals offenses involve sexual behavior, like prostitution.

Punishments for property crimes are generally not as severe as punishments for crimes against the person.

It is fairly easy to investigate Internet crime in the United States.

When intent need not be present in order for an individual to be held liable for a crime, it is called

The legislative branch is responsible for issuing executive orders.

Intoxication is never a defense to criminal liability.

The purpose of a public trial is for the public to be a watchdog over government actions.

Which of the following is the standard of proof that police must meet in order to secure a warrant?

The Bill of Rights was created to provide the government with more power to prohibit the rights of citizens.

Crime, Criminal Justice, and Policy

Policing and Law Enforcement

The Court System

Institutional Corrections

Community Corrections

The Juvenile Justice System

Conclusion

Filters