Law I Unit 3 Test Review

A police officer in North Carolina gets his/her authority and powers of arrest from the state of North Carolina. Which amendment gives North Carolina that right?

• 6th

• 8th

• 10th

• 14th

A family is out of town. A thief breaks into the family's house and steals the television. The thief can be charged with:

• breaking or entering.

• breaking out of dwelling.

• first degree burglary.

• second degree burglary.

Which of the seven "ideal" elements of a crime is referred to when the planning for the crime and the crime itself occur together?

• actus reus

• causation

• concurrence

• mens rea

Which amendment restricts a police officer's actions in regards to making arrests?

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

• 8th

A radical white supremacy group is denied a permit to hold a rally at the county courthouse. Which amendment would most likely be cited when this action is challenged in court?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 4th

• 5th

Which term describes a major crime that can result in a minimum of a year in jail, and for some crimes, up to life in prison?

• capital crime

• felony

• misdemeanor

• ordinance violation

A man is repeatedly hit by a police officer, who is demanding to know where a kidnapped girl is being held. The man finally tells the officer where the girl is when the officer pulls out a Taser. Which amendment would most likely be cited when the use of the Taser is challenged in

court?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 4th

• 5th

Which term describes a minor offense committed against town rules?

• capital crime

• felony

• misdemeanor

• ordinance violation

While robbing a bank, a man shoots the bank guard who later dies. The bank robber would be charged with:

• first-degree murder.

• second-degree murder.

• manslaughter.

• voluntary manslaughter.

The highest purpose of the civil courts is to:

• hold government accountable.

• settle disputes.

• stop wrongful actions.

• sue for losses.