Chapter 3 Criminal Law

Which of the following is the term for the body of law originating from usage and custom rather than from written statutes? Jurisprudence Common law Criminal law Rule of law Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer 2. Common law Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

The philosophy of law or the science and study of law is known as what? Common law Rule of law Procedural law Jurisprudence Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer Jurisprudence Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Which of the following refers to the body of regulations that governments create to control the activities of industries, businesses, and individuals? Tort Stare decisis Precedent Administrative law Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer 4. Administrative law Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

This term literally means “standing by decided matters.” Stare decisis Jurisprudence Corpus delicti Tort Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer 1. Stare decisis Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Threatening to act can be a criminal offense. True False Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer True Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Which of the following is NOT a level or type of mens rea? Purposeful Knowing Reckless All of the above are levels or types of mens rea Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer 4. All of the above are levels or types of mens rea Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Which of the following terms refers to the fact that the concurrence of a guilty mind and a criminal act may cause harm? Legality Harm Causation Strict liability Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer Causation Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Which of the following literally means “the body of the crime?” Corpus delicti Mens rea Actus reus Concurrence Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer 1. Corpus delicti Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

The identity of the offender is an element of the corpus delicti of an offense. True False Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer False Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

This is a legal defense in which the defendant admits to committing the act in question but claims it was necessary in order to avoid some greater evil. Alibi Excuse Justification None of the above Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer Justification Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Which of the following is NOT an excuse? Age Unconsciousness Insanity Consent Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer Consent Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Which of the following is NOT a rule that guides the legal definition of insanity? The M’Naghten Rule Irresistible impulse The Durham Rule Provocation Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer Provocation Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Which Constitutional Amendment prohibits double jeopardy? Fourth Amendment Fifth Amendment Sixth Amendment Eighth Amendment Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer 2. Fifth Amendment Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Which Constitutional Amendment guarantees a right to a speedy trial? Fourth Amendment Fifth Amendment Sixth Amendment Eighth Amendment Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer 3. Sixth Amendment Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger