Criminal Law

Which type of law is also known as the “law on the books”?

• Statutory law

• Natural law

• Procedural law

• Administrative law

In many states, ________ principles are used to interpret many legal issues.

• Case Law

• Common Law

• Jurisprudence

• stare decisis

The concept of ________ expresses the belief that an orderly society must be governed by established principles to maintain order.

• rule of law

• stare decisis

• codification

• incohate

Which of the following types of law is based on the assumption that acts injure not just individuals, but society as a whole?

• Tort Law

• Administrative Law

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

Typically, the main objective of a civil lawsuit is to ________.

• punish a wrongdoer

• seek compensation

• deter others from committing a similar offense

• protect society

Which of the following is an example of procedural law?

• The law that defines the crime of first degree and specifies the appropriate punishment

• A vehicle regulation law

• A law that specifies when a search warrant may be issued to the police

• A law that places restrictions on how a corporation may dispose of hazardous waste

George has been convicted of a crime and been sentenced to a term of six months of incarceration. George most likely committed a(n) ________.

• felony

• act of treason

• misdemeanor

• infraction

Which crime best describes an attempt by a U.S. citizen to overthrow the government of the United States?

• Espionage

• Conspiracy

• Treason

• Infraction

Which of the following is an inchoate offense?

• Conspiracy

• Arson

• Simple assault

• Treason

Which of the following refers to the criminal act element of the crime?

• Actus reus

• Mens rea

• Corpus delicti

• Concurrence