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Classification of Crimes

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a crime against persons?

a)

Murder

b)

Arson

c)

Burglary

d)

Embezzlement

2.

Which of the following is a crime against persons?

a)

Sexual assault

b)

Shoplifting

c)

Tax evasion

d)

Forgery

3.

Which of the following is a crime against persons?

a)

Kidnapping

b)

Littering

c)

Speeding

d)

Forgery

4.

Which of the following is a crime against persons?

a)

Mayhem

b)

Treason

c)

Arson

d)

Embezzlement

5.

Which of the following is defined as the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property?

a)

Burglary

b)

Theft

c)

Arson

d)

Vandalism

6.

Which of the following crimes involves breaking into a building with the intent to commit a crime, especially theft?

a)

Arson

b)

Burglary

c)

Theft

d)

Fraud

7.

A crime involving the taking of property from a person by force or threat of force

a)

Larceny

b)

Burglary

c)

Embezzlement

d)

Robbery

8.

Look at the image of the burning house. What crime against property does this image represent?

a)

Arson

b)

Burglary

c)

Vandalism

d)

Robbery

9.

Select all crimes against property.

a)

Burglary

b)

Extortion

c)

Criminal Trespass

d)

Public Intoxication

10.

Select all the crimes against property.

a)

Shoplifting

b)

Jaywalking

c)

Speeding

d)

Vandalism

11.

Which of the following is considered a crime against sovereignty?

a)

Treason

b)

Theft

c)

Vandalism

d)

Littering

12.

Which of the following is considered a crime against sovereignty?

a)

Desecration of Flags

b)

Jaywalking

c)

Shoplifting

d)

Speeding

13.

Which of the following is a crime against public peace and safety?

a)

Obstructing Public Streets

b)

Littering

c)

Assault

d)

Trespassing

14.

Which of the following is a crime against public peace and safety?

a)

Dog Fights

b)

Treason

c)

Loitering

d)

Parking Violation

15.

Prostitution is considered a crime against public morals and decency

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Bigamy is considered a crime against public peace & safety

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The incomplete crime of urging, requesting, or commanding another person to commit a crime.

a)

Embezzlement

b)

Conspiracy

c)

Solicitation

d)

Entrapment

18.

A criminal act amounting to more than mere preparation

a)

Planning

b)

Conspiracy

c)

Attempt

d)

Entrapment

19.

An agreement between two or more persons to commit an unlawful act or to accomplish a lawful end by unlawful means. It requires no action other than communication.

a)

Conspiracy

b)

Solicitation

c)

Arbitration

d)

Mediation

20.

These offenses can be defined as actions taken towards committing a crime, but the crime itself is not completed. Latin for "only begun" or "unfinished"

a)

Misdemeanors

b)

Preliminary Offenses

c)

Initial Offenses

d)

Inchoate Offenses