What is the term used for a crime that is less serious than a felony and is usually punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year? A) Felony B) Misdemeanor C) Infraction D) Tort
Which of the following is not considered a necessary element of a crime? A) Actus reus B) Mens rea C) Concurrence D) Strict liability
What is the legal principle that states a person cannot be tried for the same offense twice, once acquitted or convicted? A) Double jeopardy B) Habeas corpus C) Res ipsa loquitur D) Mens rea
Which of the following is not a defense in criminal law? A) Self-defense B) Alibi C) Entrapment D) Negligence
What is the legal term for intentionally and unlawfully killing another person? A) Murder B) Manslaughter C) Assault D) Battery
What is the legal term for the unlawful taking of another person's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it? A) Burglary B) Robbery C) Theft D) Embezzlement
Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury? A) First Amendment B) Fourth Amendment C) Sixth Amendment D) Eighth Amendment
What is the legal term for the physical or verbal threat to harm someone? A) Assault B) Battery C) Harassment D) Stalking
Which of the following is not a type of intent recognized in criminal law? A) Specific intent B) General intent C) Transferred intent D) Implied intent
What is the legal term for the intentional deception or misrepresentation that results in financial or personal gain? A) Fraud B) Forgery C) Extortion D) Bribery
Answers:
- B) Misdemeanor
- D) Strict liability
- A) Double jeopardy
- D) Negligence
- A) Murder
- C) Theft
- C) Sixth Amendment
- A) Assault
- D) Implied intent
- A) Fraud