Deck 5: A Serial Arsonist

Question 1

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) collects monthly reports from approximately _____ agencies.

A) 8,000
B) 16,000
C) 58,000
D) 108,000

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The FBI's Uniform Crime Report has two methods of "clearing a crime." They are:

A) the crime is only cleared when a suspect has been found guilty or the victims have dropped charges.
B) the crime can be cleared by arrest or the case may be cleared when it's reported as a "closed case."
C) the crime can be cleared by arrest or the case may be cleared by exceptional means.
D) None of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

According to the United States Supreme Court the standard of proof in a criminal trial is _____.

A) preponderance of the evidence
B) beyond a reasonable doubt
C) reasonable suspicion
D) None of the above

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The standard of proof in a civil trial is _____.

A) preponderance of the evidence
B) beyond a reasonable doubt
C) reasonable suspicion
D) None of the above

Question 5

In all criminal and civil legal actions, statutes of limitations are established by _____.

A) the federal government
B) the Supreme Court
C) state legislatures
D) Congress

Question 6

Every criminal offense is solved by an arrest.

Question 7

The standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt applies only to civil cases.