Ch 4 Criminal Law

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key function of law?

• To regulate relationships between people and parties

• To increase economic inequality

• To discourage public order

• To limit philosophical perspectives

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key function of law as described in the slides?

• Maintain values and uphold patterns of social privilege

• Sustain existing power relationships

• Support system for punishment and rehabilitation of offenders

• Promote economic growth and technological innovation

Open Ended

Explain how statutory law and common law differ in their sources and application.

Multiple Choice

According to the slides, what is the belief underlying the rule of law?

• Society should be governed by the strongest individuals

• Established principles and known codes must be applied uniformly and fairly to all members

• Laws should only apply to government officials

• Laws should be unwritten and based on tradition

Multiple Select

Select all the key elements of the rule of law as described in the slides.

• Freedom from private lawlessness

• High degree of objectivity

• Unlimited governmental power

• Legal ideas/devices for attaining objectives

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: Case law comes from judicial decisions and is also referred to as the law of

.

Open Ended

Find a recent article that is an example of a criminal law in action. Summarize how the law was applied in that case.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is included in criminal law?

• Statutory law and case law

• Civil law and administrative law

• Procedural law and substantive law

• Precedent and compensation

Open Ended

List 3 examples of Criminal Law.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes substantive criminal law?

• Describes what constitutes particular crimes and specifies the appropriate punishment for each offense

• Rules determining the proceedings by which legal rights are enforced

• Regulations governments create to control activities of industries

• Law of precedent

Multiple Choice

Which types of law govern relationships between people, businesses, and government agencies, and may result in compensation for violations?

• Civil law

• Criminal law

• Case law

• Administrative law

Open Ended

Compare and contrast statutory law and case law in terms of their sources and roles in the criminal justice system.

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: The law of precedent, also known as

, guides future judicial decisions based on previous rulings.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a serious crime punishable by death or incarceration for at least one year?

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• Offense

• Inchoate offense

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Which of the following crimes are typically classified as felonies?

• Murder

• Jaywalking

• Robbery

• Writing bad checks

Open Ended

Describe the main characteristics that distinguish felonies, misdemeanors, and offenses from each other.

Fill in the Blanks

A violation of the criminal law that is sometimes described as ticketable and also known as

is called an offense.

Multiple Choice

Which category of crime involves actions to help a foreign government overthrow, make war against, or seriously injure the United States?

• Treason

• Espionage

• Felony

• Offense

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the key difference between treason and espionage?

• Treason can only be committed by non-US citizens, while espionage can only be committed by US citizens.

• Espionage can only be committed by government officials.

• Treason involves betraying one's own country, while espionage may be committed by non-US citizens.

• Espionage is always a violent act, while treason is not.

Open Ended

Explain the concept of inchoate offenses and provide examples of such offenses.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are conjoined elements of the essence of crime?

• Actus reus, Mens rea, Concurrence

• Mens rea, Motive, Conspiracy

• Actus reus, Attempt, Negligence

• Concurrence, Motive, Recklessness

Fill in the Blanks

A criminal offense that occurs when someone fails to act when they are legally required to do so is called a crime of

.

Fill in the Blanks

Strict liability crimes do not require a

mental state.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the nature and purpose of law, what is one way you think laws impact your daily life or the society you live in?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key function of law as described in the lesson?

• Regulate relationships between people and parties

• Channel and constrain behavior

• Empower individuals while contributing to public order

• Increase government spending