Into To Criminal Justice Final Study Guide

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A person who believes that under certain circumstances involving a criminal threat to public safety, the interests of society should take precedence over individual rights is a(n) ________.

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public-order advocate

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The body of rules and regulations that define and specify the nature of and punishments for offenses of a public nature for wrongs committed against the state or society is called ________.

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criminal law

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Which of the following is an inchoate offense? Conspiracy, Arson, Simple assault, Treason

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Conspiracy

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Which of the following refers to the criminal act element of the crime? Actus reus, Mens rea, Corpus delicti, Concurrence

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Actus reus

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Which constitutional amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?

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Sixth

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Which type of law is also known as the "law on the books"?

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Statutory law

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The concept of ________ expresses the belief that an orderly society must be governed by established principles to maintain order.

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rule of law

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Which U.S. Supreme Court case forms the basis of the exclusionary rule? Options: Powell v. Alabama, Weeks v. U.S., Chimel v. California, Johnson v. Avery

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Weeks v. U.S.

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According to ________, evidence illegally seized by the police cannot be used in a trial.

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the exclusionary rule

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According to the Supreme Court, the police may conduct a "stop and frisk" without a warrant based on ________.

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reasonable suspicion