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Multiple Choice
1. As discussed in the chapter, which would be the best definition of crime:
a. an act that violates the right of another citizen or group of citizens
b. a positive or negative act that is an offense against a state or federal government
c. an act that "shocks the conscience of the court"
d. an offense against rules of behavior prescribed in the constitution of a state or the nation
e. none of the other choices
2. As discussed in the chapter, which would be the best definition of crime:
a. an act that violates the right of another citizen or group of citizens
b. an act that violates secure common law rights
c. an act that "shocks the conscience of the court"
d. an offense against rules of behavior prescribed in the constitution of a state or the nation
e. none of the other choices
3. A positive or negative act that is an offense against a state or federal government is a(n):
a. crime
b. stare decisis
c. offensive gesture
d. offensive action
e. illegal action
4. Criminal codes:
a. define the scope of offenses against the public b.
define the scope of offenses against defendants c.
define the scope of defenses against the public d.
define the scope of offenses minors can commit
e. define the scope of defenses that may be used in court
5. Criminal codes:
a. define the scope of defenses that may be used in court
b. define the scope of offenses against defendants
c. define the scope of defenses against the public
d. define the scope of offenses minors can commit
e. none of the other choices are correct
6. Criminal law is:
a. primarily made up of statutes passed by Congress and state legislatures
b. primarily from common law
c. primarily from British law
d. primarily made up of statutes derived from International law
e. primarily made up of laws adapted from civil law
7. Criminal law is:
a. primarily made up of laws adapted from civil law
b. primarily from ancient Greek law
c. primarily from British law
d. primarily made up of statutes derived from International law
e. none of the other choices are correct
8. Each state has both:
a. a criminal code and a friendly code
b. a federal criminal code and a state criminal code
c. a civil code and a free code
d. a civil code and a law code
e. a federal criminal code and a county criminal code
9. Each state has both:
a. a criminal code and a nice code
b. a federal criminal code and a county criminal code
c. a civil code and a free code
d. a civil code and a law code
e. none of the other choices are correct
10. Crimes and punishments are:
a. determined by statues passed by federal and state legislatures
b. determined by statues passed by federal and state courts
c. determined by statues passed by federal and state judges
d. determined by statues passed by state executives
e. determined by statues voted on by federal executives
11. Crimes and punishments are:
a. determined by statues voted on by federal executives
b. determined by statues passed by federal and state courts
c. determined by statues passed by federal and state judges
d. determined by statues passed by state executives
e. none of the other choices are correct
12. The determination of what are crimes and the kinds of punishments is limited by:
a. federal norms
b. state norms
c. international protocols
d. federal and state constitutions
e. federal and state officials
13. The determination of what are crimes and the kinds of punishments are is limited by:
a. federal norms
b. state norms
c. international protocols
d. federal and state administrative rules
e. none of the choices are correct
14. Federal and state constitutions:
a. set limits on crimes and punishments
b. limit the determination of what civil laws are
c. increase federal power at the expense of personal freedom
d. set limits on how many charges may be brought against a business
e. none of the other choices are correct
15. Federal and state constitutions:
a. limit the number of years chief magistrates can serve
b. limit the determination of what civil laws are
c. increase federal power at the expense of personal freedom
d. set limits on how many charges may be brought against a business
e. none of the other choices are correct
16. In the United States, only can bring criminal charges.
a. public institutions
b. private citizens
c. the government
d. the Supreme Court
e. private investigators
17. In the United States, only can bring criminal charges.
a. public institutions
b. private citizens
c. private investigators
d. the Supreme Court
e. none of the other choices are correct
18. Unlike in the United States, in Britain:
a. private individuals cannot bring criminal charges against others
b. private individuals can bring criminal charges against others
c. no one can bring criminal charges against others
d. minors cannot be tried in court
e. none of the other choices are correct
19. Unlike in the United States, in Britain:
a. private individuals cannot bring criminal charges against others
b. private corporations can bring civil charges against others
c. no one can bring criminal charges against others
d. minors cannot be tried in court
e. none of the other choices are correct
20. Which of the following can be a consequence of committing a crime:
a. being removed from public office
b. being disqualified from holding office
c. being disqualified from owning a firearm
d. being disqualified from voting in public elections
e. all of the other choices are correct
21. A felony is generally defined as a crime that:
a. may be punished by more than a year in prison
b. may be punished by the possibility of time in prison, not just a fine
c. violates a federal statute punishable by up to life in prison
d. is classified as a class A offense of a state or federal statute
e. none of the other choices
22. A felony is generally defined as a crime that:
a. violates the "integrity of the law"
b. may be punished by the possibility of time in prison, not just a fine
c. violates a federal statute punishable by up to life in prison
d. is classified as a class A offense of a state or federal statute
e. none of the other choices are very good
23. A serious crime is a:
a. felony
b. misdemeanor
c. stare decisis
d. tort
e. bankruptcy
24. A serious crime is a:
a. bankruptcy
b. misdemeanor
c. stare decisis
d. tort
e. none of the other choices are correct
25. A misdemeanor is generally:
a. is not a crime
b. can only involve the violation of a state, not federal, statute
c. is an offense against the state that is not punishable by time in prison
d. is an offense that does not involve bodily harm to another person
e. is a crime punishable by less than a year in prison
26. A misdemeanor is generally:
a. is not a crime
b. can only involve the violation of a state, not federal, statute
c. is an offense against the state that is not punishable by time in prison
d. is an offense that does not involve bodily harm to another person
e. none of the other choices are accurate
27. A crime that is punishable by less than a year in prison is a(n):
a. misdemeanor
b. felony
c. assault
d. tort
e. none of the other specific choices are correct
28. Another term for misdemeanor is:
a. small crime
b. civil crime
c. penal crime
d. petty offense
e. petty crime
29. Another term for misdemeanor is:
a. small crime
b. civil crime
c. penal crime
d. petty misdemeanor
e. none of the other specific choices are correct
30. Which of the following would not be likely to be considered to be a violent crime:
a. assault
b. robbery
c. murder
d. burglary
e. all of the other choices are classified as violent felonies
31. Which of the following would not be likely to be considered to be a violent crime:
a. assault
b. robbery
c. murder
d. rape
e. all of the other choices are classified as violent felonies
32. Misdemeanors, by definition, may:
a. result in jail time
b. result only in a fine
c. be classified as a Class C felony
d. not involve harm to persons, only to property
e. none of the other choices
33. Misdemeanors, by definition, may:
a. only be defined by federal legislation
b. result only in a fine
c. be classified as a Class C felony
d. not involve harm to persons, only to property
e. none of the other choices
34. In a victimless crime:
a. no other party is injured
b. only one other party is injured
c. there are no fatalities, but there can be injuries
d. there are no minors involved
e. none of the other specific choices are correct
35. In a victimless crime:
a. there are no illegal drugs involved
b. only one other party is injured
c. there are no fatalities, but there can be injuries
d. there are no minors involved
e. none of the other specific choices are correct
36. Illegal drug possession is an example of what is often called:
a. legal activity
b. a violent crime
c. a victimless crime
d. a minor misdemeanor
e. a civil code violation
37. Victimless crimes can be:
a. felonies or misdemeanors
b. only felonies
c. only misdemeanors
d. tried in special courts
e. none of the other specific choices are correct
38. Victimless crimes cannot be:
a. felonies
b. misdemeanors
c. tried in court
d. tried by the Supreme Court
e. none of the other specific choices are correct
39. The classification of felonies:
a. makes them easier to remember
b. indicates the severity of the criminal charge
c. is a remnant of the British system
d. is a remnant of the colonial system
e. is specified in the Declaration of Independence
40. First degree murder is:
a. a misdemeanor
b. less serious than second degree murder
c. more serious than second degree murder
d. spontaneous
e. punishable only by a fine
41. Second degree murder is:
a. a misdemeanor
b. less serious than first degree murder
c. more serious than first degree murder
d. spontaneous
e. punishable only by a fine
42. A violent crime is:
a. one in which physical force is used
b. one in which no physical force is used
c. one in which no other party is harmed
d. one in which no minors are involved
e. none of the other choices are correct
43. A violent crime is:
a. one in which a private citizen bring charges against the government
b. one in which no physical force is used
c. one in which no other party is harmed
d. one in which no minors are involved
e. none of the other choices are correct
44. The violation of an ordinance:
a. must be defined by Congress
b. generally means there may be a fine and up to one year in prison
c. generally means there may be a fine, but no prison time
d. generally means a citation, but no fine or prison time
e. none of the other choices
45. The violation of an ordinance:
a. must be defined by Congress
b. generally means there may be a fine and up to one year in prison
c. can be established by the police without need for a court decision
d. generally means a citation, but no fine or prison time
e. none of the other choices
46. Rules governing such matters as building regulations and zoning are called:
a. federal administrative rules
b. federal statutes
c. misdemeanors
d. local ordinances
e. none of the other choices
47. Criminal offenses are defined by:
a. governors or the president
b. legislatures
c. courts of appeal or supreme courts
d. magistrates
e. all of the other choices may make such decisions
48. Criminal offenses are defined by:
a. governors or the president
b. police departments
c. courts of appeal or supreme courts
d. magistrates
e. none of the other choices are very good
49. Which of the following is an example of a white-collar crime:
a. embezzlement
b. bribery
c. fraud
d. violation of securities law
e. all of the other specific choices are correct
50. After receiving reports from the police or other investigators prosecutors:
a. decide whether or not to bring charges
b. decide who is guilty
c. decide how much the guilty party should be fined
d. decide who will represent the plaintiff
e. none of the other choices are correct
51. It is difficult to keep politics out of decisions about which crimes to prosecute because:
a. many state and local prosecutors are political positions
b. many state prosecutors have been shown to take bribes
c. many police fail to report crimes
d. judges are worried about getting reelected
e. none of the other choices are correct
52. For a criminal conviction, it must be shown that the accused was found to have:
a. actus rea
b. res ipsa loquitor
c. mens rea
d. intentional negligence
e. demurrer
53. For a criminal conviction, it must be shown that the accused was found to have:
a. actus rea
b. res ipsa loquitor
c. demurrer
d. intentional negligence
e. none of the other choices
54. When one commits a criminal act, that wrongful deed is:
a. mens rea
b. intentional negligence
c. res ipsa loquitor
d. actus reus
e. none of the other choices
55. When one commits a criminal act, that wrongful deed is:
a. mens rea
b. intentional negligence
c. res ipsa loquitor
d. demurrer
e. none of the other choices
56. An actus reus is:
a. a wrongful deed
b. a nice deed
c. an active deed
d. a civil crime
e. a civil violation
57. An actus reus is:
a. a civil violation
b. a nice deed
c. an active deed
d. a civil crime
e. none of the other choices are correct
58. Mens rea is:
a. criminal intent
b. criminal guilt
c. final judgment
d. thoughtful crime
e. none of the other choices are correct
59. Mens rea is:
a. criminal reason
b. criminal guilt
c. final judgment
d. thoughtful crime
e. none of the other choices are correct
60. If the government can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that 1) the accused committed the illegal act, and 2) that
there was necessary intent or state of mind to commit the act then:
a. the accused will be convicted of the crime
b. the accused might be convicted of the crime
c. the plaintiff will lose the case
d. the case may go to trial
e. the accused will not get a lawyer
