15.2 Criminal Law

What is a crime according to the information provided?

• An act that is only harmful to society but not against the law

• An act that is approved by the penal code

• Any act that harms people or society and that breaks a criminal law

• A legal action that is punishable by law

What does the Penal Code do?

• Provides guidelines for civil disputes

• Offers rehabilitation services for criminals

• Lists criminal acts and punishments

• Records the history of crimes in the state

Which of the following is considered the least serious type of crime?

• Infraction

• Misdemeanor

• Felony

• Capital offense

What is a felony?

• A type of crime less serious than a misdemeanor

• A type of crime more serious than a misdemeanor

• A minor violation of the law

• A term used to describe a civil offense

What are the four goals of punishment mentioned in the learning material?

• Retribution, Incapacitation, Deterrence, Rehabilitation

• Restitution, Integration, Defense, Resolution

• Revenge, Isolation, Prevention, Education

• Reparation, Immobilization, Discouragement, Recovery

What is a sentence in the context of punishment for crimes?

• A statement made by a judge

• A punishment given to someone found guilty of committing a crime

• A set of words that is complete in itself

• A period of time spent in a rehabilitation center

According to the learning material, what do most criminal laws have?

• Only minimum sentences

• Only maximum sentences

• Both minimum and maximum sentences

• Flexible sentences with no limits

What type of punishment involves a convicted person being sentenced to die, which is not permitted in some states?

• Probation

• Imprisonment

• Execution

• Community Service

Which punishment requires the convicted person to work in the community but return to jail at night or on weekends?

• House Arrest

• Work Release

• Fine

• Restitution

What is the term for the punishment where a convicted person is released but monitored by a probation officer?

• Suspended Sentence

• Probation

• Imprisonment

• Fine