Chapter 2 LAW AND CRIME

Chapter 2 LAW AND CRIME

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The key characteristics of common law include all of the following, except:
2. predominately judge-made c.     found in multiple sources
3. based on justice d.     applies rules of law found in previous cases

ANS:   B         REF:    The Common Law Heritage   OBJ:    2          KEY: Bloom’s: Remember

2. The burden of proof required for a victory in a civil case is:

ANS:   A         REF:    The Adversary System           OBJ:    3          KEY: Bloom’s: Remember

3. Much of the Bill of Rights has been made applicable to the states through the:

ANS:   D         REF:    The Rights of the Accused     OBJ:    3          KEY: Bloom’s: Remember

4. The prosecution always bears the burden of persuading the trier-of-fact that the defendant:
5. is guilty based on clear and convincing evidence.
6. committed the majority of the elements of the crime(s) charged
7. committed each and every element of the crime(s) charged
8. is guilty and deserves to be punished to the fullest extent of the law

ANS:   C         REF:    The Adversary System           OBJ:    3          KEY: Bloom’s: Remember

5. In what type of plea bargain does the defendant plead guilty to a less serious offense than the one charged?

ANS:   B         REF:    Effects of Criminal Law on the Courts          OBJ:    8          KEY: Bloom’s: Remember