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Criminal Law
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__________refers to a guilty state of mind.
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_____________law defines an offense against society.
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____________ law defines relationships between individuals in society.
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Criminal law is divided into __________and __________law.
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Judicial decisions guided by past cases are called ____________.
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The common law system originated in _________.
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Defamation is one of the seven principles of substantive criminal law. a. Trueb. False
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States can provide more protection of individual rights than does the United States Constitution. a. Trueb. False
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All current justices on the U.S. Supreme Court were appointed by George W. Bush. a. Trueb. False
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For much of United States history, criminal defendants were not guaranteed the right to an attorney in all states. a. Trueb. False
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The Bill of Rights has been completely incorporated and applied to the states. a. Trueb. False
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According to the courts, accidents occur when there is no mens rea. a. Trueb. False
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An inchoate offense does not require mens rea to prosecute. a. Trueb. False
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The current position of The U.S. Supreme Court is that the death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment, and therefore unconstitutional.
a. True
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The due process and equal protection clauses are found in the Fourteenth Amendment. a. Trueb. False
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The Bill of Rights has always protected individuals' rights at the state level. a. Trueb. False
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According to the Fifth Amendment's double jeopardy clause, a defendant may be tried for the same offense in the same jurisdiction on the same date twice.
a. True
b. False
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Public opinion always supports the decisions of the United States Supreme Court. a. Trueb. False
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Procedural due process requires that the constitutional rights of criminal defendants must be respected. a. Trueb. False
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For an act to be deemed criminal, the intent and the act can occur at different times. a. Trueb. False
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In Robinson v. California (1962), the Supreme Court struck down a law that made it a crime to be addicted to drugs.a. Trueb. False
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A person could be punished for killing a pigeon if a state legislature passed a law against killing pigeons on the day after the pigeon was killed.
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The insanity defense is used in most cases in the American criminal justice system. a. Trueb. False
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Entrapment cannot be used as a defense in a criminal trial. a. Trueb. False
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Offenders who do not have mens rea and have not committed a strict liability offense should not be found guilty. a. Trueb. False
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All societies and cultures base their criminal law on the same principles. a. Trueb. False
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Criminal and civil proceedings may arise from the same crime. a. Trueb. False
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The underlying source of American law is the common law of England. a. Trueb. False
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In the United States, there is no distinction between criminal and civil law. a. Trueb. False
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According to the Sixth Amendment, a jury must be a. of the same race as the defendantb. sympathetic to the defendantc. well educated, to understand the proceedingsd. created from a representative pool of the community
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Which amendment requires that the amount of bail not be excessive?a. Seventh Amendment b. Eighth Amendmentc. Ninth Amendment d. Tenth Amendment
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The right against cruel and unusual punishment is found in the a. Seventh Amendmentb. Eighth Amendment c. Ninth Amendment d. Tenth Amendment
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The right to a trial by jury is guaranteed by the a. Fourth Amendmentb. Fifth Amendment c. Sixth Amendmentd. Seventh Amendment
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The right to counsel in felony cases was applied to the states in the landmark case of a. Mapp v. Ohio (1961)b. Weeks v. United States (1914)c. Barron v. Baltimore (1833)d. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
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The privilege against self-incrimination is found in the a. Third Amendmentb. Fourth Amendment c. Fifth Amendmentd. Sixth Amendment
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The double jeopardy clause is found in the a. Third Amendmentb. Fourth Amendment c. Fifth Amendmentd. Sixth Amendment
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Which amendment contains the warrant clause?a. Firstb. Second c. Thirdd. Fourth
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Which of the following landmark United States Supreme Court cases required courts to provide attorneys for poor defendants facing the death penalty?
a. Furman v. Georgia (1972)
b. Weeks v. United States (1914)
c. Barron v. Baltimore (1833)
d. Powell v. Alabama (1932)
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Which Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court led a legal revolution that expanded the constitutional rights of criminal defendants?a. Rehnquist b. Marshall c. Taneyd. Warren
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The right to a fair trial is found in the a. Third Amendmentb. Fourth Amendment c. Fifth Amendmentd. Sixth Amendment
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Which amendment protects privacy by barring unreasonable searches by police?a. Third b. Fourth c. Fifthd. Sixth
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The test used by most states to determine insanity today is called the a. Nolo contenderetestb. IQ testc. DNA testd. Right-from-wrong test
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The idea that insanity may in each case involve a different combination of many factors at the time the crime is committed is called the :a. Durham Ruleb. M'Naghten Rulec. Substantial Capacity Test d. Irresistible Impulse Test
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Which of the following is TRUE about the insanity defense?a. many criminals escape punishment using the insanity defense b. criminals never use the insanity defensec. the insanity defense is rarely used by criminalsd. the American criminal system has banned the use of the insanity defense
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When people break the law in order to save themselves or prevent a greater harm, they will likely use this defense in court:a. self-defense b. entrapment c. necessityd. duress
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Entrapment occurs whena. a police officer commits a crimeb. a citizen commits a crime in the presence of a police officer c. a citizen knowingly violates the lawd. a police officer entices a citizen to commit a crime that he or she was not predisposed to commit
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A major exception to the mens rea principle is called a. strict liabilityb. civil forfeiturec. minimal scrutiny d. actus reus
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Which of the following is a necessary element in the definition of rape?a. physical evidence b. witnessesc. alcohol use d. force
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The phrase that distinguishes murder from nonnegligent manslaughter is a. parens patriaeb. mala prohibitac. in re: Gaultd. malice aforethought
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The elements of a crime consist ofa. actus reus, inchoate defense, and concurrence b. mens rea, inchoate defense, and punishmentc. attendant circumstances, mens rea, and actus reus d. actus reus, causation, and inchoate defense
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Which of the following indicates that for a crime to occur there must be an act of commission or omission by the accused?a. mens reab. inchoate offense c. defamationd. actus reus
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If a person has a guilty mind or a blameworthy state of mind, this describes the element of a. mens reab. inchoate offense c. defamationd. actus reus
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For an act to be a crime, the intent and the act must exist simultaneously. This is called a. mens reab. inchoate offense c. concurrenced. actus reus
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An act can be deemed criminal if it could eventually lead to harm that the law seeks to prevent. This is called a(n)a. mens reab. inchoate offense c. defamationd. actus reus
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Laws and rules made by federal, state, and local agencies are called a. case lawb. precedentc. administrative regulations d. common law
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The definitions of crimes and people eligible for punishment are spelled out in a. procedural criminal lawb. substantive criminal lawc. constitutional criminal law d. fundamental criminal law
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The processes followed by police, prosecutors, and judges as well as the rights possessed by suspects and defendants are defined bya. procedural criminal law b. substantive criminal lawc. constitutional criminal law d. fundamental criminal law
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Mike was sitting in his home watching a late night baseball game when he heard what sounded like someone trying to break into his home. He immediately went to his closet and retrieved his 9mm. Within seconds, two men broke through the door armed with their own guns. Mike quickly shot both men and immediately called law enforcement. When first responders arrived on scene both men were pronounced dead. Mike was in shock that he actually was responsible for the death of two men. Within 6 months, Mike was informed he was being sued by one of the deceased intruder's family; he was being sued for wrongful death. Mike wondered if his rights would be validated.The __________ will protect Mike from being charged and protect his due process rights. a. US Constitutionb. State Constitution c. Magna Cartad. Articles of Confederation
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Mike was sitting in his home watching a late night baseball game when he heard what sounded like someone trying to break into his home. He immediately went to his closet and retrieved his 9mm. Within seconds, two men broke through the door armed with their own guns. Mike quickly shot both men and immediately called law enforcement. When first responders arrived on scene both men were pronounced dead. Mike was in shock that he actually was responsible for the death of two men. Within 6 months, Mike was informed he was being sued by one of the deceased intruder's family; he was being sued for wrongful death. Mike wondered if his rights would be validated.The intruder's family plans to sue Mike as a wrongful death case under what kind of law?a. criminalb. substantive law c. procedural law d. civil
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Mike was sitting in his home watching a late night baseball game when he heard what sounded like someone trying to break into his home. He immediately went to his closet and retrieved his 9mm. Within seconds, two men broke through the door armed with their own guns. Mike quickly shot both men and immediately called law enforcement. When first responders arrived on scene both men were pronounced dead. Mike was in shock that he actually was responsible for the death of two men. Within 6 months, Mike was informed he was being sued by one of the deceased intruder's family; he was being sued for wrongful death. Mike wondered if his rights would be validated.Mike will not be charged with this crime because he most likely use the justification defense of ________. a. entrapmentb. self-defense c. necessityd. duress
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Rashaad arrived at work one morning feeling under the weather. By lunch time, he decides to take sick leave and go home. Upon arrival at his house, he sees his best friend's car in the drive. Rashaad becomes concerned that something may be wrong with his wife. As he opens the door to his bedroom, he sees his wife and best friend in a compromising position. In shock, Rashaad grabs his gun, shoots, and kills his wife and friend.Rashaad states that he was not in the proper state of mind when the murders were committed. Which excuse defense is the most likely to use?a. duressb. entrapment c. infancyd. insanity
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Rashaad arrived at work one morning feeling under the weather. By lunch time, he decides to take sick leave and go home. Upon arrival at his house, he sees his best friend's car in the drive. Rashaad becomes concerned that something may be wrong with his wife. As he opens the door to his bedroom, he sees his wife and best friend in a compromising position. In shock, Rashaad grabs his gun, shoots, and kills his wife and friend.Rashaad committed the act of murder, which is prohibited by the law in all states in the US. This is known as _______. a. legalityb. actus reus c. legalityd. causation
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Rashaad arrived at work one morning feeling under the weather. By lunch time, he decides to take sick leave and go home. Upon arrival at his house, he sees his best friend's car in the drive. Rashaad becomes concerned that something may be wrong with his wife. As he opens the door to his bedroom, he sees his wife and best friend in a compromising position. In shock, Rashaad grabs his gun, shoots, and kills his wife and friend.Rashaad killed his wife and friend by an act of commission. This is the _________. a. mens reab. concurrence c. actus reusd. causation
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Rashaad arrived at work one morning feeling under the weather. By lunch time, he decides to take sick leave and go home. Upon arrival at his house, he sees his best friend's car in the drive. Rashaad becomes concerned that something may be wrong with his wife. As he opens the door to his bedroom, he sees his wife and best friend in a compromising position. In shock, Rashaad grabs his gun, shoots, and kills his wife and friend.Rashaad's intent was to kill his wife and friend. It could be said he had a guilty state of mind, which would be his __________. a. mens reab. concurrence c. actus reusd. causation
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Shelby was allowed to present her case in a public trial. This right was given to her based upon which Amendment?a. 4th b. 5th c. 6th d. 8th
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Shelby was found not guilty by an impartial jury. This right was protected by which amendment?a. 4th Amendment b. 5th Amendment c. 6th Amendment d. 8th Amendment
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Shelby was recently found not guilty of strong armed robbery. She had a jury trial that ruled in her favor. Moments after the ruling came down, Shelby turned and looked at the jury and said, "Ha, ha, I am guilty and there is nothing you can do about it now". The jurors were shocked and wanted to change their verdict. Shelby laughed all the way home.Shelby cannot be retried for the same crime in the same jurisdiction based upon _________. a. incorporationb. fundamental fairness c. self-incriminationd. double jeopardy
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Why did the nation's founders feel that it was of the utmost importance to have the right to a speedy and public trial?
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What is the current composition of the US Supreme Court? Does it lean more liberal or conservative? Will this change in coming years?
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Explain why does process is such a vital component to the modern day criminal justice system.
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Explain the difference between murder and manslaughter.
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Explain the concept of double jeopardy and its significance to the criminal justice system.
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Conviction on a ____ charge usually means that the offender may be given a prison sentence of more than a year of imprisonment.
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The defense of ______arises when someone commits a crime because another person coerces him or her.
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Christian is a 20 year old African American male. He plays football for a Division I college, and also happens to have a 4.0 GPA in biology. Christian hopes to enter dental school at the completion of his undergraduate studies. Walking home from a late night at the gym, campus security comes up behind him and demands to know what he is doing. Christian states that he is on his way back to his dorm. Campus security places him in handcuffs and says that he is under arrest for breaking and entering due to a recent report. Christian does not resist this arrest and hopes he can clarify once they are in the station.Unfortunately, African American males are often treated differently by the criminal justice system. In Christian's case, his arrest would be considered a ________.a. racismb. racial profilingc. discriminationd. disparity
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Christian is a 20 year old African American male. He plays football for a Division I college, and also happens to have a 4.0 GPA in biology. Christian hopes to enter dental school at the completion of his undergraduate studies. Walking home from a late night at the gym, campus security comes up behind him and demands to know what he is doing. Christian states that he is on his way back to his dorm. Campus security places him in handcuffs and says that he is under arrest for breaking and entering due to a recent report. Christian does not resist this arrest and hopes he can clarify once they are in the station.Christian was most likely approached by security based upon his skin color. This would be a clear case of __________. a. disparityb. discrimination c. racial profiling d. racism
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Ethan was arrested for public drunkeness and lewd and lascivious behavior after attending his close friend's bachelor party. This is his first encounter with the criminal justice system. He works as a project manager with a local construction company. Ethan has been involved with his girlfriend for three years. His attorney has reached an agreement with the prosecutor to reduce his sentence to probation.Ethan agrees to a sentence of 18 months probation. His sentence will be served under what agency of the criminal justice system?a. law enforcement b. courtsc. correctionsd. deferred prosecution
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Ethan was arrested for public drunkeness and lewd and lascivious behavior after attending his close friend's bachelor party. This is his first encounter with the criminal justice system. He works as a project manager with a local construction company. Ethan has been involved with his girlfriend for three years. His attorney has reached an agreement with the prosecutor to reduce his sentence to probation.Ethan's attorney and the prosecutor were able to work out an agreement on the expectation of a guilty plea. This agreement is also known as a ______.a. system b. taskc. plea bargaind. filtering system
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Ethan was arrested for public drunkeness and lewd and lascivious behavior after attending his close friend's bachelor party. This is his first encounter with the criminal justice system. He works as a project manager with a local construction company. Ethan has been involved with his girlfriend for three years. His attorney has reached an agreement with the prosecutor to reduce his sentence to probation.Ethan was arrested for public drunkeness and lewd and lascivious behavior. In order for this arrest to occur, the officer had to have _______.a. probable causeb. reasonable suspicion c. hunchd. doubt
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Ethan was arrested for public drunkeness and lewd and lascivious behavior after attending his close friend's bachelor party. This is his first encounter with the criminal justice system. He works as a project manager with a local construction company. Ethan has been involved with his girlfriend for three years. His attorney has reached an agreement with the prosecutor to reduce his sentence to probation.Based upon the wedding cake model, which layer would Ethan's case fall under?a. Layer 1 b. Layer 2 c. Layer 3 d. Layer 4