Criminal Justice Quiz

What does it mean when norms are subject to interpretation?

What is a crime according to the legal definition?

• An unintentional violation of the criminal law

• An intentional violation of the criminal law or penal code

• A violation of social norms

• An act that is excused by the state

A crime is committed without what, according to the legal definition?

• Intent

• Defense or excuse

• Witnesses

• Evidence

Why is the legal definition of crime considered advantageous?

• It is more lenient

• It is more ambiguous

• It is narrower and less ambiguous

• It is broader and more inclusive

What is the primary focus of a legal definition of crime?

• Social consequences

• Legal consequences

• Moral consequences

• Economic consequences

Which of the following is NOT true about the legal definition of crime?

• It is an intentional violation

• It is committed without defense or excuse

• It is penalized by the state

• It is broader and more ambiguous than a social definition

Which of the following is NOT considered a crime?

• Thinking about committing a crime

• A verbal threat to strike another person

• Physical harm to another person

• Stealing someone's property

What type of harm can make an action a crime?

• Only physical harm

• Only verbal harm

• Both physical and verbal harm

• Neither physical nor verbal harm

Which of the following is necessary for an action to be classified as a crime?

• Harm, either physical or verbal

• A large number of witnesses

• A confession

• A motive

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of legality?

• The harm must be legally forbidden

• A criminal law must not be ex post facto

• The harm must be socially forbidden

• The law must not be retroactive