Local, state, or federal governments in the United States cannot forbid or suppress
speech and punish the speaker unless the speech is likely to bring harm to people or
property.
a. True
b. False
In some states there is a presumption that children between the ages of 7 and 14 have
the capacity to commit a crime.
a. mandatory
b. inferential
c. conclusive
d. rebuttable
Americans spend of dollars yearly for the purchase of illegal drugs.
a. thousands
b. millions
c. billions
d. trillions
In most states, duress is not a defense to
a. murder
b. treason
c. any crime
d. any property crime
In states that have adopted “make my day” rules, the occupant of a dwelling
a. may not use deadly force against an intruder
b. may use necessary, but not deadly force against an intruder
c. may use deadly force against an intruder
d. must retreat rather than use force against an intruder
The use of unlawful force to coerce or intimidate persons or governments in the pursuit
of political, social, or religious goals is known as
a. terrorism
b. humanism
c. genocide
d. feticide
Challengers of the Federal Controlled Substances Act alleged Congress has no
constitutional authority to prohibit the medical use of marijuana based on the
a. due process clause
b. equal protection clause
c. interstate commerce clause
d. None of these choices
What insanity test emerged from the M”Naghtencase?
a. the “right and wrong” test
b. the substantial capacity test
c. the product-of-mental illness test
d. the defect of character test
Richie is a leader in organized crime and unbeknownst to him his accountant has been
working with federal investigators in exposing the crime syndicate’s illegal activities.
Davey the accountant turns over the last bit of information needed to bring federal
racketeering charges against Richie, who is arrested the same day Davey disappears.
The CCE Statute enabled prosecutors to
a. charge businesses and others whose actions assisted Richie’s illegal enterprise
b. protect witnesses who will testify against Richie
c. charge Riche with tax evasion
d. to seize all assets that crossed state lines
Mary murdered her boyfriend, Bob, and then fled across state lines to avoid arrest. At
her trial, May claimed that she was already in the neighboring state when Bob met his
untimely demise.
During the trial, the government calls witnesses who claim to have seen Mary at the
scene of the crime. This requirement is called
a. corpus delicti
b. affirmative defense
c. entrapment
d. burden of proof
Jeremy loves music and often spends hours browsing the local music stores, looking at
the latest releases. Jeremy is back at the music store and finds the latest release of his
favorite artist. He picks up a CD and examines each sang carefully, imagining how
great it would sound played on his advanced music system at home. He has the CD in
his hand and moves not towards the cash register, but towards the exit. Store security
stops Jeremy at the door and Jeremy is detained.
The taking requirement, argues the music store, was met when Jeremy attempted to
a. walked around the store with the CD in his hand
b. take the CD out of the store
c. exercise control over the CD
d. move away from the security guard
In the early 1600s, what crime was used extensively by the English Court of the Star
Chamber?
a. attempt
b. conspiracy
c. solicitation
d. obstruction of justice
When an uncooperative driver refuses to submit to a breath or urine test police have
begun
a. taking forced blood samples from these uncooperative drivers
b. taking forced breath tests from these uncooperative drivers
c. taking forced urine samples from these uncooperative drivers
d. none of these answers is correct
Mike is the local political agitator and has been on his soap box to denounce the local
mayor of the city where he lives. He claims the mayor has stolen from the city treasury
and calls on all citizens to march on city hall. During his speech, Mike burns in effigy a
likeness of the mayor. Mike was arrested by city police and charged with inciting a riot
and slander, as well as making threats against a public official.
The mayor makes a statement to the press that he is innocent of Mike’s charges and was
defamed by his speech.
The mayor stands little chance of winning in court, however, because the mayor
a. is a public figure
b. is actually guilty
c. was not harmed by the speech
d. cannot forbid nuisance speech
How many prosecutions from 2001-2009 involved weapons of mass destruction?
a. 161
b. 16
c. 61
d. 261
In all states, the death of the victim of a listed felony, and a third person killed by the
felon, constitute
a. felony murder
b. involuntary manslaughter
c. first degree homicide
d. voluntary manslaughter
There is no contempt unless there is some sort of wrongful intent.
a. True
b. False
The State of Oregon has the power to determine what conduct is criminal in that state
a. unless it contravenes some Federal law
b. no matter what
c. unless it contravenes some other states law
d. none of these answers is correct
Most states have
a. abolished the felony murder rule
b. reduced felony murder to a misdemeanor
c. found felony murder to be unconstitutional
d. retained some form of the felony murder rule
The definition of an assault is
a. a successful battery
b. an unsuccessful use of a weapon
c. the attempt to induce physical harm on another person
d. any battery below aggravated mayhem
Today state and federal burglary statutes
a. restrict burglary to only dwellings
b. consider all buildings within the scope of a jurisdiction’s burglary statute
c. consider only buildings that are inhabited within the scope of burglary
d. follow the common law requirements
Most state statutes also make it a crime for a person to support a terrorist act or
organization. Actions that could constitute support include which of the following
except
a. providing financial support
b. providing lodging
c. providing training
d. reading terrorist propoganda
What is required of an official regarding the quid pro quo requirement?
a. exercise of some influence
b. an agreement on a specific official act
c. multiple exercises of some influence
d. an agreement on numerous specific official acts
Based upon the Court’s decision in Lockyerv.Andrade, “threestrikes” laws may
a. be unconstitutional in certain situations
b. not be used for nonviolent offenses
c. not be used in federal courts
d. not be used in federal or state courts
In most states parental kidnapping
a. is a civil offense only
b. may be dealt with only as part of a pending divorce case
c. is a misdemeanor
d. is a felony
The law regarding the use of deadly force in making an arrest is exactly the same from
state to state.
a. True
b. False
Members of either sex may be convicted of pimping for prostitution.
a. True
b. False
Who may not use deadly force when faced with the threat of death or serious bodily
harm to the officer or another?
a. a police officer
b. a probation officer
c. a person nearby
d. All may use deadly force
Superstition played a role in ancient England in in colonial America in accusing, mostly
women, of
a. being agnostic
b. praying to God
c. practicing witchcraft
d. crimes against humanity
According to the U.S. Supreme Court, the following is not protected by the First
Amendment freedom of religion clause EXCEPT:
a. worship
b. violation of child labor laws
c. polygamy
d. handling dangerous animals in a religious ceremony
When using the defense of duress, defendants admit they committed the crime but did
so only because they
a. were ordered to do so by a superior
b. were forced to become intoxicated or drugged
c. were tricked by law enforcement
d. were threatened with death or serious bodily injury if they did not commit the crime
The doctrine that allows the federal and a state government to file separate criminal
actions for the same criminal act is called
a. federalism
b. dual soverignty
c. res collateral
d. bi-level solution
Richie is a leader in organized crime and unbeknownst to him his accountant has been
working with federal investigators in exposing the crime syndicate’s illegal activities.
Davey the accountant turns over the last bit of information needed to bring federal
racketeering charges against Richie, who is arrested the same day Davey disappears.
Richie offers Davey a deal. in exchange for Davey’s silence, Richie won’t kill his
family. This threat is an example of
a. witness outreach
b. witness appreciation
c. witness tampering
d. witness intimidation
consists of movies, pictures, writings, and other expressions that are intended to arouse
sexual incitement and have no artistic merit or redeeming social value
The receipt of unlawful payment to an official may prove , and also could prove
bribery.
List and describe the three categories of crimes created by the rules of war.
Answer:N/A
Federal court rules make prosecution in federal courts advantageous.
Explain how the defense of duress differs from a necessity defense. Give an example of
each.
Answer:N/A
Explain how federal courts have distinguished the criminal offenses of mayhem and
malicious disfigurement.
Answer:N/A
What are the statistics regarding alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths? What can be
done to prevent people with alcohol and drug problems from continuing to drive while
under the influence?
Answer:N/A
Explain the Supreme Court’s decision in Furmanv.Georgia(1972) and highlight three
recent Supreme Court decisions about the death penalty since 1972.
Answer:N/A
In 2010 Arizona passed a state statute aimed at illegal immigrants. What does the
statute permit police to do?
What is the current status of the statute?
Answer:N/A
In the case United States v. Falcone (1940), the defendants sold yeast and sugar to a
man who was making illegal alcohol. The evidence showed that defendants knew that
their products were being used for illegal purposes. What was the Supreme Court’s
decision regarding the existence of a conspiracy? What was the Court’s reasoning?
Answer:N/A
In many states the crime of assault also includes .
A person who lacks does not have the ability to understand what is happening at trial.
Exercising control over the goods with the right of a shopper to possess goods prior to
sale can constitute taking in a shoplifting crime.
Heroin found in an apartment will most likely be deemed to be in the possession of the
person controlling and occupying the apartment.
Acting to overthrow one’s government, or in violation of allegiance to one’s country is
called .
To detain or arrest a shoplifter, store personnel generally have to have reasonable
grounds, or .
A terrorist threat is a threat to commit a violent felony that is a danger to human life,
and is made to intimidate or coerce a civilian group or a .
Proximate cause is the ordinary and cause of a result.