Exam 8: Understading Criminal Law

Which type of law addresses disputes between individuals, businesses, and government agencies, and is concerned with laws pertaining to family issues, business practices, and probate law?

Most states have a constitution that somewhat reflects the U.S. Constitution, but is usually less detailed and briefer.

The 14th Amendment states that "no State shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of the law."

All states permit the insanity defense to acquit defendants.

Which amendment protects individuals from double jeopardy and self-incrimination, provides for the right to a grand jury in serious crimes and ensures that the accused is provided due process?

Identify and discuss five defenses in criminal law. Provide examples of when each defense would be acceptable.

Which type of law is based on judicial precedent and the concept of stare decisis?

Countries in which the government is headed by a small group of powerful individuals are known as

Initially, the Bill of Rights strictly applied to the federal government, which meant that states and municipalities were not required to recognize the rights.

What bodies of law contribute to our criminal law? Which body of law do you believe is the most impactful?

The "reasonable person" standard is used to determine the extent to which the self-defense is valid in court.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Grimaud (1911) had the most notable impact on which type of law?

Which of the following is correct with regard to civil law?

Mistake, duress, infancy, and insanity are what type of affirmative defenses?

Most states require that offenders be at least 13 years old before they can be charged with delinquency.

Defendants use the entrapment defense when they claim that government agents induced them into committing a crime.