- 1. Criminal law is the body of law that relates to crime. It encompasses the defines actions that are prohibited by the government because they are considered harmful to society. Criminal law governs offenses such as murder, theft, assault, and fraud, among others. It establishes the penalties for those who commit crimes and aims to deter individuals from engaging in illegal activities. Prosecutors are responsible for enforcing criminal law by bringing charges against individuals accused of crimes, and judges and juries determine guilt or innocence and impose sentences. The overarching goal of criminal law is to uphold public order and safety, provide justice for victims, and rehabilitate offenders.
What is the principle that a person cannot be tried or punished for the same offense twice?
A) Double jeopardy
B) Habeas corpus
C) Probable cause
D) Stare decisis
- 2. What is the term for a written order issued by a judge authorizing law enforcement to conduct a search?
A) Search warrant
B) Arrest warrant
C) Indictment
D) Subpoena
- 3. In criminal law, what is the Latin term for 'guilty act'?
A) Actus reus
B) Habeas corpus
C) In loco parentis
D) Mens rea
- 4. Which of the following is a type of white-collar crime?
A) Arson
B) Kidnapping
C) Robbery
D) Embezzlement
- 5. What does the 'Miranda rights' require law enforcement officers to do?
A) Conduct a search without a warrant
B) Use excessive force during apprehension
C) Make an immediate arrest
D) Inform suspects of their right to remain silent and right to an attorney
- 6. What is the term for a law that makes an act illegal retroactively?
A) Substantive law
B) Ex post facto law
C) Magna Carta
D) Common law
- 7. What is the act of giving false testimony under oath called?
A) Slander
B) Perjury
C) Defamation
D) Libel
- 8. What is the legal term for unlawfully taking someone else's personal property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it?
A) Embezzlement
B) Robbery
C) Theft
D) Burglary
- 9. What is the legal term for when a person is forced to commit a crime under threat or coercion?
A) Enticement
B) Duress
C) Entrapment
D) Insanity
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