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48. The International Criminal Court has the power to prosecute people accused of:
a. murder.
b. all violent crimes.
c. offenses which occur in international waters.
d. war crimes.
49. What is the name of jurisdiction of the United States over actions within territorial waters of
the US, on US ships, or stateless vessels on the high seas?
a. Maritime jurisdiction
b. Vessel jurisdiction
c. High Seas jurisdiction
d. Oceanic jurisdiction
50. International conventions and treaties between nations can confer power to what entity to
make criminal laws?
a. The Federal Government
b. Indian Tribal Courts
c. Military Courts
d. Individual states within the United States
The crew of a cargo ship traveling in US waters successfully revolts against the captain, claiming
he has not done enough to make the ship safe. The cargo ship is then attacked and boarded by a
vessel which does not fly any nation’s flag.
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51. What type of crime is being committed by those illegally boarding the ship?
a. Terrorism
b. Murder
c. Treason
d. Piracy
52. The crew of the ship, if they were to survive the attack and make it back safely, might be
charged with:
a. heroism.
b. terrorism.
c. mutiny.
d. piracy.
53. The trial of the _____ would fall under the maritime jurisdiction.
a. pirates only, because piracy is a crime on the “high seas,”
b. crew only, because of their attack upon the captain,
c. both the pirates and the crew, because the crimes occurred while at sea,
d. neither the pirates nor the crew, because these are criminal, not maritime crimes,
54. Americans who commit crimes in ____ countries are subject to prosecution before foreign
courts, whether they are military personnel or tourists.
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55. Because of the statutes giving many nations jurisdictions over crimes, situations could exist
in which a number of nations have _________ jurisdiction.
56. The United States claims jurisdiction extending __________ nautical miles beyond its
shores.
57. When the crew of a ship or aircraft seizes control against lawful authority, this is the offense
of __________.
58. A _______ is an agreement between nations on a specific subject, such as piracy at sea.
59. The seizure of a ship or aircraft while it is underway is called ____.
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60. Identify the crimes which may be committed against ships and aircraft. By use of examples,
identify where might different jurisdictions apply.
61. Define international criminal law. Discuss the International Criminal Court’s role in
international criminal law and its relationship of the United States.
True/False
62. Tribal courts have no power to exercise criminal jurisdiction over Indians who are not
members of that tribe.
a. True
b. False
63. Final authority on the scope of Indian tribal jurisdiction is held by:
a. each individual tribe.
b. the American Congress of Indian Tribes.
c. Congress.
d. the President.
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64. How many Indian tribes does the US currently recognize with some attributes of
sovereignty?
a. 120
b. 280
c. 310
d. 409
65. In order for a Native American who has been convicted of a felony to be imprisoned in tribal
facilities, it must be approved by the:
a. Bureau of Indian Affairs.
b. Indian Lands Commission.
c. Native American Bureau.
d. Sovereignty Commission.
66. Indian ___ courts have power to try Indians who commit crimes on or within their
reservation.
67. Describe the system of criminal justice on Indian reservations and the role of tribal courts
and the state courts where the reservations are located.
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68. Military courts have jurisdiction over members of the Armed Forces who commit crimes
while off-base and off-duty.
a. True
b. False
69. A state of military control over civilian populations as declared by state or federal
governments is called:
a. martial law.
b. extradition.
c. posse comitatus.
d. jurisdiction.
70. Persons in US military service are subject to military jurisdiction and the:
a. Military Criminal code.
b. Penal Code.
c. Uniform Code of Military Justice.
d. Military Penal Law.
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71. Should a member of the US military commit a crime off-base, jurisdiction will be with:
a. the state.
b. US District Court.
c. military court.
d. United Nations.
72. If a member of the US military serving in another country commits an offense while off duty
and off base, jurisdiction will be:
a. only in that country.
b. only in military court.
c. only in the Supreme Court.
d. with either the military or that country.
73. What federal act forbids the use of federal military forces to enforce civilian laws unless
there is other constitutional or congressional authorization?
a. Martial Law
b. Military Law
c. Posse Comitatus
d. Martial Jurisdiction
Tommy joined the military when he was 18 years old. After serving his first enlistment contract,
he re-enlisted with plans on making a career out of it. While overseas on deployment, Tommy
steals some merchandise from the local town store.
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74. Tommy’s actions would be in violation of which body of law?
a. Military Criminal Code
b. Penal Code
c. Uniform Code of Military Justice
d. Military Penal Law
75. In this case, jurisdiction rests with:
a. the US military only.
b. the host country only.
c. either the US military or the host country.
d. neither the US military nor the host country.
76. If Tommy was stateside when he committed his crime, then jurisdiction would lie with the:
a. state or town where the crime was committed.
b. US District Court.
c. military court only.
d. both the military court and the town or state.
77. It is a federal offense to use military forces to execute the law without specific congressional
authorization based on what principle?
a. Martial law
b. Habeas corpus
c. Posse comitatus
d. Jurisdictional prerogatives
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78. National Guard troops can lawfully be used following instances of:
a. disaster relief.
b. search and rescue missions.
c. civil disturbances.
d. All of these choices
79. In order to deploy federal troops, the president must receive authorization from the:
a. Senate only.
b. state legislature.
c. state governor.
d. Congress.
80. Persons in US military service become subject to the ______________.
81. _____ is a state of military control over civilian populations as declared by state or federal
government.
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82. _____ is Latin, meaning “power of the country.” In the United States, it traditionally has
referred to the military forces.
83. What is the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act? How does it limit the use of military troops in civil
law enforcement?
84. Explain the jurisdiction of military courts, and what jurisdictions can prosecute American
citizens who commit crimes in foreign countries.
85. An agreement between nations, which lays down general principles of laws on such topics as
piracy at sea, is referred to as a:
a. United Nations Convention.
b. international convention.
c. military agreement.
d. executive action.
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