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:    30        OBJ:    2

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

ANS:   A         REF:    34        OBJ:    5

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

ANS:   D         REF:    38-39   OBJ:    4

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:    34        OBJ:    3

5. Corpus delicti is a Latin phrase meaning:

ANS:   B         REF:    44        OBJ:    6