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Test Bank for Criminal Law J ustice Series Third Edition Jennifer L. Moore John L. Worrall 1 / 4
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TEST BANK
Criminal Law (Justice Series), 3e (Moore/Worrall)
Chapter 1 The Foundations of Criminal Law
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) If a state government brings charges against an individual for burglary, this is a ________ case.
- Civil
- Criminal
- Model Penal Code
- Administrative
Answer: B
Page Ref: 2
Objective: Explain basic criminal law terminology.
Level: Basic
2) Which of the following is a goal of criminal law?
- Legalization of marijuana
- Tort-feasor
- Community protection
- Malum in se
Answer: C
Page Ref: 4
Objective: Explain basic criminal law terminology.
Level: Basic
3) ________ specifies what kinds of behavior are illegal, what punishments are available for dealing with offenders, and what defenses can be invoked by individuals who find themselves on the wrong side of the law.
- Criminal law
- Torts
- Criminal procedure
- Punishments
Answer: A
Page Ref: 2
Objective: Explain basic criminal law terminology.
Level: Basic
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67 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc.4) Which of the following is a private wrong or injury, where the victim can initiate a civil lawsuit to compensate for their injuries?
- Criminal law
- Tort-feasor
- Tort
- Criminal procedure
Answer: C
Page Ref: 3
Objective: Explain basic criminal law terminology.
Level: Basic
5) Which of the following is the act of removing an individual from society so he or she can no longer offend?
- Restorative justice
- Deterrence
- Incapacitation
- Utilitarian
Answer: C
Page Ref: 4
Objective: Explain basic criminal law terminology.
Level: Intermediate
6) What is an act that is wrong or evil in itself?
- Felony
- Misdemeanor
- Malum prohibitum
- Malum in se
Answer: D
Page Ref: 5
Objective: Summarize the sources of criminal law.
Level: Basic
7) This theory of punishment rests on the foundations of vindictive justice and believes that offenders should be made to suffer for their crimes.
- Retribution
- Deterrence
- Restoration
- Rehabilitation
Answer: A
Page Ref: 3
Objective: Summarize the sources of criminal law.
Level: Basic
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68 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc.8) A ________ is a crime punishable by death or confinement in prison for more than 12 months.
- Misdemeanor
- Status offense
- Capital offense
- Felony
Answer: D
Page Ref: 5
Objective: Summarize the sources of criminal law.
Level: Basic
9) A ________ is a crime punishable by a fine or a period of incarceration of less than 12 months.
- Misdemeanor
- Status offense
- Capital offense
- Felony
Answer: A
Page Ref: 5
Objective: Summarize the sources of criminal law.
Level: Basic
10) What type of law developed in England by judges who wrote down their decisions and circulated them to other judges?
- Procedural
- Special
- Criminal
- Common
Answer: D
Page Ref: 6
Objective: Summarize the sources of criminal law.
Level: Intermediate
11) The appellate stage of the criminal process occurs ________ adjudication.
- Before
- After
- Simultaneously with
- Preceding
Answer: C
Page Ref: 8
Objective: Discuss the process of reaching a verdict.
Level: Intermediate
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