Multiple Choice
What principle means that no act may be punished as a crime unless it was defined as a crime and punishment was provided by the state (or federal government) prior to the commission of the act?
A) Stare decisis
B) Legality
C) Proportionality
D) Due process
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q3: Explain how stare decisis differs from precedent.
Q4: Explain the history of crimes of moral
Q5: The actual decision of a court based
Q6: Ours is an adversarial system; consequently, the
Q7: Certain crimes are evil in themselves and
Q9: What are the constitutionally mandated limits on
Q10: Most jurisdictions today broadly classify crimes according
Q11: Explain the development and impact of the
Q12: When we refer to the common law,
Q13: Compare and contrast the ideologies (i.e., theories)