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Criminal Justice Unit 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A person who helps the perpetrator in any way to commit a crime is known as an?

a)

Perpetrator

b)

Abettor

c)

Offender

d)

Conspirator

2.

Which of the following best describes general intent?

a)

Outcome that was desired came to fruition

b)

Outcome that was desired came to be

c)

Outcome that was desired was not the outcome in reality

d)

None of the answers provided

3.

If someone takes another persons jacket because it looks just like there own and had no criminal intent, what is the best defense for this situation?

a)

Mistake of Law

b)

Duress

c)

Justification

d)

Mistake of Fact

4.

Two criminals enter someones store to rob them, they force the owner to give them all the cash and be their getaway driver by holding them at gunpoint the entire time. What is the best defense the owner could use for their innocence?

a)

Duress

b)

Consent of the Victim

c)

Justification

d)

Entrapment

5.

In order for a homicide to be considered 1st degree murder which of the following items is needed to be present?

a)

premeditation

b)

deliberation

c)

malice aforethought

d)

All answers provided

6.

In order to be considered 2nd Degree murder which of the following is needed for the crime to qualify under this charge?

a)

Deliberation

b)

Premeditation

c)

malice aforethought

d)

All answers provided

7.

If someone caused a destructive car accident with no criminal intent but people were killed in the accident, what would the driver be charged with?

a)

1st Degree Murder

b)

2nd Degree Murder

c)

Voluntary Manslaughter

d)

Involuntary Manslaughter

8.

Which of the following charges would include burning down a building that is occupied by people?

a)

1st Degree Arson

b)

2nd Degree Arson

c)

3rd Degree Arson

d)

All answers provided

9.

3rd Degree arson is a charge that includes which of the details?

a)

Building is occupied

b)

Building is not occupied

c)

Building and premises are owned by the arsonist

d)

Building is owned by a coworker of the arsonist

10.

True or False, more burglaries occur during the day than the night?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

True or False, white collar crime and organized crime are the exact same thing?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

True or false, The current U.S. justice system uses the inquisitorial justice system?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

In short, what does the Adversarial justice system stand for?

a)

Guilty until proven innocent

b)

Judicial Ordeals

c)

Due Process

d)

Innocent until proven guilty

14.

Which of the following involves Procedural Due Process?

a)

Using and interpreting the laws in a fair and equal manner

b)

Making sure the steps to the law and trial process are fair to everyone

c)

Making sure as many criminals are put behind bars even if skipping a few minor steps

d)

Making sure the steps to the law process are done as quickly as possible

15.

Which of the following best represents a violation of substantive due process?

a)

Miranda rights are not read to the accused

b)

The booking process is rushed and steps are skipped

c)

Judge ignores an individuals rights given by the 6th Amendment

d)

Judge makes sure witnesses can be questioned by both sides