Chapter 15 Lesson 2- Criminal Law

What is the primary purpose of criminal law? Choose the best answer.

• To create new laws

• To regulate personal relationships

• To define crimes and punishments

• To promote economic growth

Which of the following is an example of a misdemeanor? Choose the best answer.

• Robbing a bank

• Stealing a $40 shirt

• Kidnapping

• Committing terrorism

Why are crimes against people considered more serious than crimes against property? Choose the best answer.

• They are more common

• They involve financial loss

• They cause direct harm to individuals

• They are easier to prove in court

Which actions are typically taken first when a crime is suspected? Choose the best answer.

• A trial is held

• A plea bargain is made

• An arrest is made

• Evidence is collected

What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing? Choose the best answer.

• To determine the final verdict

• To explain the charges and establish probable cause

What does "plea bargaining" involve?

• A) A defendant pleading guilty to a lesser charge

• B) A trial where a jury decides the outcome

• C) A judge deciding without a jury

• D) The defendant refused to cooperate

What happens if a jury cannot reach a unanimous decision?

• A) The defendant is automatically guilty

• B) The case is dismissed

• C) A mistrial is declared

• D) The trial continues with a new jury

What is an arrest warrant?

• A) A document that allows the police to search a home

• B) A document that permits the arrest of a suspect

• C) A statement of charges against a defendant

• D) A record of a suspect's criminal history

What does "indict" mean in a legal context?

• A) To accuse someone formally of a crime

• B) To release someone from custody

• C) To sentence someone to prison

• D) To provide evidence in court

Why might a judge appoint a lawyer for a suspect?

• A) The suspect is guilty

• B) The suspect cannot afford one

• C) The suspect has a criminal record

• D) The suspect is a minor