Crimes & Laws Quiz

If a person lies while they are under oath, what crime have they committed?

• Harassment

• Perjury

• Witness tampering

• Negotiation

He thought he could __________ the robbery, but security cameras caught him.

Police officers gathered _______ and took the suspect’s sworn _______.

• Testimony; affidavit

• Evidence; testimony

• Affidavit; penalty

• Harassment; affidavit

Which option best matches the definition of an affidavit?

• A lawyer in the U.S.

• A written, sworn statement signed in front of a lawyer/notary

• A witness giving oral testimony in court

• Trying to influence a witness not to tell the truth

The court filed a _______ against the man. If found guilty, he could face a _______.

• Penalty; charge

• Charge; penalty

• Testimony; affidavit

• Background check; reinstatement

The person repeatedly insulted and threatened his colleague. This is called __________.

Which of the following is an example of a civil violation (not a crime)?

• Burglary

• Discrimination in hiring

• Wire fraud

• Witness tampering

The witness gave her __________ about what she saw on the night of the crime.

The suspect signed an affidavit in front of a notary, but later he was accused of:

• Admission of guilt

• Harassment

• Falsely testifying

• Pursuing a case

The government decided to __________ the suspect, while his lawyer (an attorney) prepared the defense.