Question 1

Probable Cause requires the elimination of every reasonable doubt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Explain the components of a criminal act.

Accepted Answer

Actus reus (the guilty act),mens rea (intent),concurrence (relationship between actus reus and mens rea),and result (the criminal act).

Question 3

This is the highest burden of proof under the law.

Accepted Answer

A)  Clear and convincing evidence 
B)  Probable cause 
C)  Preponderance of the evidence 
D)  Beyond a reasonable doubt 
A)  Clear and convincing evidence 
B)  Probable cause 
C)  Preponderance of the evidence 
D)  Beyond a reasonable doubt D

Question 4

Should marijuana be legalized? Support your response.

Accepted Answer

Yes,it's widely used,not as harmful as s

Question 5

This source of law includes the highest laws of the land.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

This component of a crime refers to the «evil thought» or intent.

Accepted Answer

A)  Actus reus 
B)  Mens rea 
C)  Concurrence 
D)  Result 
A)  Actus reus 
B)  Mens rea 
C)  Concurrence 
D)  Result

Question 7

The M'Naghten rule is the foundation for most state definitions of this defense.

Accepted Answer

A)  Duress 
B)  Insanity 
C)  Necessity 
D)  Self-defense 
A)  Duress 
B)  Insanity 
C)  Necessity 
D)  Self-defense

Question 8

The __________ refers to the harm that is experienced as a result of the act and the intent joining together.

Accepted Answer

A)  actus reus 
B)  mens rea 
C)  concurrence 
D)  result 
A)  actus reus 
B)  mens rea 
C)  concurrence 
D)  result

Question 9

This type of law governs disputes between individuals or private parties.

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal 
B)  Civil 
C)  Federal 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Criminal 
B)  Civil 
C)  Federal 
D)  None of the above

Question 10

In civil law,the person who initiates the case is called the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prosecutor 
B)  defendant 
C)  plaintiff 
D)  respondent 
A)  prosecutor 
B)  defendant 
C)  plaintiff 
D)  respondent

Question 11

Innocence is this type of this defense.

Accepted Answer

A)  Defense of Alibi 
B)  Defense of Justification 
C)  Defense of Excuse 
D)  Defense of Entrapment 
A)  Defense of Alibi 
B)  Defense of Justification 
C)  Defense of Excuse 
D)  Defense of Entrapment

Question 12

What is substantive criminal law? Give one example.

Accepted Answer

Substantive criminal law is an

Question 13

_____ refers to when intent and action join together.

Accepted Answer

A)  Actus reus 
B)  Mens rea 
C)  Concurrence 
D)  Result 
A)  Actus reus 
B)  Mens rea 
C)  Concurrence 
D)  Result

Question 14

Case law refers to laws that are established by governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The primary source for administrative law is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Administrative Procedure Act 
B)  Federal Crime Commission 
C)  Federal Communicational Commission 
D)  Food and Drug Administration 
E)  U.S. Constitution 
A)  Federal Administrative Procedure Act 
B)  Federal Crime Commission 
C)  Federal Communicational Commission 
D)  Food and Drug Administration 
E)  U.S. Constitution

Question 16

The highest burden of proof,which exists in criminal cases,is clear and convincing evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

This type of law generally involves violations of private acts,such as contracts,property disputes,and family law.

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal 
B)  Civil 
C)  Family 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Criminal 
B)  Civil 
C)  Family 
D)  None of the above

Question 18

Laws about crime generally fall into one of two categories.Explain these and provide one example of each.

Accepted Answer

Crimes that are mala in se are acts that

Question 19

Explain the various burden of proof used in the justice system.

Accepted Answer

Key points should include: Res

Question 20

In this case,an individual argues that they had to break the law in order to prevent a more significant harm from occurring.

Accepted Answer

A)  Duress 
B)  Entrapment 
C)  Necessity 
D)  Self-defense 
A)  Duress 
B)  Entrapment 
C)  Necessity 
D)  Self-defense

Probable Cause requires the elimination of every reasonable doubt.

Explain the components of a criminal act.

This is the highest burden of proof under the law.

Should marijuana be legalized? Support your response.

This source of law includes the highest laws of the land.

This component of a crime refers to the «evil thought» or intent.

The M'Naghten rule is the foundation for most state definitions of this defense.

The __________ refers to the harm that is experienced as a result of the act and the intent joining together.

This type of law governs disputes between individuals or private parties.

In civil law,the person who initiates the case is called the _________.

Innocence is this type of this defense.

What is substantive criminal law? Give one example.

_____ refers to when intent and action join together.

Case law refers to laws that are established by governments.

The primary source for administrative law is the __________.

The highest burden of proof,which exists in criminal cases,is clear and convincing evidence.

This type of law generally involves violations of private acts,such as contracts,property disputes,and family law.

Laws about crime generally fall into one of two categories.Explain these and provide one example of each.

Explain the various burden of proof used in the justice system.

In this case,an individual argues that they had to break the law in order to prevent a more significant harm from occurring.

Crime and Criminal Justice

Defining and Measuring Crime

Explanations of Criminal Behavior

Victims and the Criminal Justice System

Criminal Justice Policy

Policing Organizations and Practices

Issues in Policing

Courts and Crime

Punishment and Sentencing

Prisons and Jails

Community Corrections

Juvenile Justice

Emerging Issues for the 21st Century

Filters

Exam 2: Concepts of Law and Justice

Probable Cause requires the elimination of every reasonable doubt.

Explain the components of a criminal act.

This is the highest burden of proof under the law.

Should marijuana be legalized? Support your response.

This source of law includes the highest laws of the land.

This component of a crime refers to the «evil thought» or intent.

The M'Naghten rule is the foundation for most state definitions of this defense.

The __________ refers to the harm that is experienced as a result of the act and the intent joining together.

This type of law governs disputes between individuals or private parties.

In civil law,the person who initiates the case is called the _________.

Innocence is this type of this defense.

What is substantive criminal law? Give one example.

_____ refers to when intent and action join together.

Case law refers to laws that are established by governments.

The primary source for administrative law is the __________.

The highest burden of proof,which exists in criminal cases,is clear and convincing evidence.

This type of law generally involves violations of private acts,such as contracts,property disputes,and family law.

Laws about crime generally fall into one of two categories.Explain these and provide one example of each.

Explain the various burden of proof used in the justice system.

In this case,an individual argues that they had to break the law in order to prevent a more significant harm from occurring.

Crime and Criminal Justice

Defining and Measuring Crime

Explanations of Criminal Behavior

Victims and the Criminal Justice System

Criminal Justice Policy

Policing Organizations and Practices

Issues in Policing

Courts and Crime

Punishment and Sentencing

Prisons and Jails

Community Corrections

Juvenile Justice

Emerging Issues for the 21st Century

Filters