Question 1

When people over the age of 65 abuse children, it is called elder abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A drug considered dangerous under the law because of its effects, including intoxication, stupor, or addictive potential is a ________________.

Accepted Answer

controlled substance

Question 3

All gambling games are games of skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

People in their late teens and early twenties are most likely of all age groups to be crime victims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To obtain a conviction for vagrancy, the prosecutor must prove:

Accepted Answer

A)   the person failed to leave when asked.
B)   the person was homeless.
C)   the person didn't reside within the municipality.
D)   the person intended to panhandle, gamble, or commit some other criminal activity.
E)   none of the above

Question 6

Which is not a characteristic of a Schedule One drug?

Accepted Answer

A)   The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse.
B)   The drug or other substance has an accepted medical use.
C)   The drug or other substance has no accepted medical use.
D)   There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance under medical supervision.
E)   both A and B

Question 7

MATCHING
-Public indecency

Accepted Answer

A)   The engaging of a child in sexual activities for which the child cannot give informed consent.
B)   Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone not his or her spouse.
C)   Loitering with the intent of committing an illegal act.
D)   The condition elderly abuse victims sometimes exhibit characterized by "learned helplessness."
E)   The criminal act of marrying when one already has a spouse.F)  The primary attempt by the federal government to address domestic violence.G)  Words that inflict injury, tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace, or by their nature will cause a violent reaction by a person who hears them.H)  Voluntary sexual intercourse between two unmarried persons.I)  The termination of pregnancy by something other than birth.J)  Lewd or lascivious conduct that is open to public view.

Question 8

State-run lotteries are not illegal gambling because:

Accepted Answer

A)   the odds against winning are so high, players are not gambling, they voluntarily paying taxes.
B)   state legislatures authorize the lotteries and ensure the proceeds are used for appropriate public expenditures.
C)   they are games of skill, not chance.
D)   state governments are tax exempt and therefore exempt from the federal ban on games of chance.
E)   they provide a legal outlet for incurable chronic gamblers.

Question 9

MATCHING
-Fornication

Accepted Answer

A)   The engaging of a child in sexual activities for which the child cannot give informed consent.
B)   Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone not his or her spouse.
C)   Loitering with the intent of committing an illegal act.
D)   The condition elderly abuse victims sometimes exhibit characterized by "learned helplessness."
E)   The criminal act of marrying when one already has a spouse.F)  The primary attempt by the federal government to address domestic violence.G)  Words that inflict injury, tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace, or by their nature will cause a violent reaction by a person who hears them.H)  Voluntary sexual intercourse between two unmarried persons.I)  The termination of pregnancy by something other than birth.J)  Lewd or lascivious conduct that is open to public view.

Question 10

Protection from abuse orders allow a woman to still live with the abuser, but guarantees jail time should he abuse her again.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Until recently, defendants convicted of using crack cocaine received ___________ sentences than those convicted of using powder cocaine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Until recently, defendants convicted of using crack...

Question 12

MATCHING
-Child molestation

Accepted Answer

A)   The engaging of a child in sexual activities for which the child cannot give informed consent.
B)   Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone not his or her spouse.
C)   Loitering with the intent of committing an illegal act.
D)   The condition elderly abuse victims sometimes exhibit characterized by "learned helplessness."
E)   The criminal act of marrying when one already has a spouse.F)  The primary attempt by the federal government to address domestic violence.G)  Words that inflict injury, tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace, or by their nature will cause a violent reaction by a person who hears them.H)  Voluntary sexual intercourse between two unmarried persons.I)  The termination of pregnancy by something other than birth.J)  Lewd or lascivious conduct that is open to public view.

Question 13

______________ is the act of engaging in sexual intercourse or other sexual activity for pay.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is the act of engaging in...

Question 14

The criminal act of marrying someone while you are married is:

Accepted Answer

A)   polygamy
B)   polyandry.
C)   bigamy.
D)   madness.
E)   none of the above.

Question 15

MATCHING
-Fighting words

Accepted Answer

A)   The engaging of a child in sexual activities for which the child cannot give informed consent.
B)   Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone not his or her spouse.
C)   Loitering with the intent of committing an illegal act.
D)   The condition elderly abuse victims sometimes exhibit characterized by "learned helplessness."
E)   The criminal act of marrying when one already has a spouse.F)  The primary attempt by the federal government to address domestic violence.G)  Words that inflict injury, tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace, or by their nature will cause a violent reaction by a person who hears them.H)  Voluntary sexual intercourse between two unmarried persons.I)  The termination of pregnancy by something other than birth.J)  Lewd or lascivious conduct that is open to public view.

Question 16

Child abuse and child molestation are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The termination of a pregnancy by something other than birth is ______________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The termination of a pregnancy by something...

Question 18

MATCHING
-Vagrancy

Accepted Answer

A)   The engaging of a child in sexual activities for which the child cannot give informed consent.
B)   Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone not his or her spouse.
C)   Loitering with the intent of committing an illegal act.
D)   The condition elderly abuse victims sometimes exhibit characterized by "learned helplessness."
E)   The criminal act of marrying when one already has a spouse.F)  The primary attempt by the federal government to address domestic violence.G)  Words that inflict injury, tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace, or by their nature will cause a violent reaction by a person who hears them.H)  Voluntary sexual intercourse between two unmarried persons.I)  The termination of pregnancy by something other than birth.J)  Lewd or lascivious conduct that is open to public view.

Question 19

MATCHING
-Elder Abuse Syndrome

Accepted Answer

A)   The engaging of a child in sexual activities for which the child cannot give informed consent.
B)   Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone not his or her spouse.
C)   Loitering with the intent of committing an illegal act.
D)   The condition elderly abuse victims sometimes exhibit characterized by "learned helplessness."
E)   The criminal act of marrying when one already has a spouse.F)  The primary attempt by the federal government to address domestic violence.G)  Words that inflict injury, tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace, or by their nature will cause a violent reaction by a person who hears them.H)  Voluntary sexual intercourse between two unmarried persons.I)  The termination of pregnancy by something other than birth.J)  Lewd or lascivious conduct that is open to public view.

Question 20

What role, if any, should government play in controlling gambling?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What role, if any, should government play...

Exam 7: Social Crimes

When people over the age of 65 abuse children, it is called elder abuse.

A drug considered dangerous under the law because of its effects, including intoxication, stupor, or addictive potential is a ________________.

All gambling games are games of skill.

People in their late teens and early twenties are most likely of all age groups to be crime victims.

To obtain a conviction for vagrancy, the prosecutor must prove:

Which is not a characteristic of a Schedule One drug?

MATCHING -Public indecency

State-run lotteries are not illegal gambling because:

MATCHING -Fornication

Protection from abuse orders allow a woman to still live with the abuser, but guarantees jail time should he abuse her again.

Until recently, defendants convicted of using crack cocaine received ___________ sentences than those convicted of using powder cocaine.

MATCHING -Child molestation

______________ is the act of engaging in sexual intercourse or other sexual activity for pay.

The criminal act of marrying someone while you are married is:

MATCHING -Fighting words

Child abuse and child molestation are the same thing.

The termination of a pregnancy by something other than birth is ______________ .

MATCHING -Vagrancy

MATCHING -Elder Abuse Syndrome

What role, if any, should government play in controlling gambling?