Question 1

Recent proposals to combat computer-related crime have been to extend the __________ statutes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Homeland Security 
B)  Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organization 
C)  Patriot Act 
D)  White-Collar Crime Act

Question 2

The________ provision prohibits retroactive laws.

Accepted Answer

A)  habeas corpus 
B)  ex post facto 
C)  attainder 
D)  administrative law

Question 3

Crimes that are committed within the realm of one's work or employment are considered

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate crime. 
B)  white-collar crime. 
C)  employee theft. 
D)  public order offenses.

Question 4

The ____________ states that the government cannot punish individuals for wrongdoing unless a law exists to define the conduct as a crime and to prescribe a punishment for it.

Accepted Answer

A)  principle of legality 
B)  habeas corpus 
C)  administrative law 
D)  common law

Question 5

A grand jury consists of a number of ordinary citizens who review the charges against an individual and decide if the charges warrant a trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Issues of Law

Recent proposals to combat computer-related crime have been to extend the __________ statutes.

The________ provision prohibits retroactive laws.

Crimes that are committed within the realm of one's work or employment are considered

The ____________ states that the government cannot punish individuals for wrongdoing unless a law exists to define the conduct as a crime and to prescribe a punishment for it.

A grand jury consists of a number of ordinary citizens who review the charges against an individual and decide if the charges warrant a trial.