Justification Defenses and Due Process

Justification Defenses and Due Process

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10 Qs

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Justification Defenses and Due Process

Justification Defenses and Due Process

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

University

Hard

Created by

Brandi Jackson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is duress?

A defense that justifies the use of force in self-defense

A defense that excuses the defendant's guilty intent

A defense that allows the defendant to avoid criminal liability

A defense that negates the mens rea necessary to commit a crime

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the requirements for duress to qualify as a defense?

The threat must be of serious bodily harm or death.

The harm threatened must be greater than the harm caused by the crime.

The threat must be immediate and inescapable.

The defendant must have become involved in the situation through no fault of his or her own.

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under what circumstances can the use of force be justified as self-defense?

When defending oneself from harm by another person

When defending another person

When defending one's dwelling or other property

When preventing a crime

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between nondeadly and deadly force?

Nondeadly force is likely to cause death or great bodily harm, while deadly force is unlikely to cause such harm.

Nondeadly force is used to protect oneself, while deadly force is used to protect others.

Nondeadly force is unlikely to cause death or great bodily harm, while deadly force is likely to cause such harm.

Nondeadly force is used in self-defense, while deadly force is used in defense of property.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When can deadly force be used to defend a dwelling?

When there is an unlawful entry

When the person believes deadly force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm

When the person believes deadly force is necessary to prevent the commission of a felony in the dwelling

All of the above

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following procedural safeguards is provided by the Bill of Rights for the accused in the United States?

Protection from trial by jury

Prohibition against double jeopardy

Protection from confronting witnesses

Prohibition against arrest with probable cause

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of the Bill of Rights, which of the following cases violates the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Harry was beaten up and forced to confess to a crime.

Rochelle was searched without a warrant.

Simon was tried twice for the same crime.

Melissa's trial was unnecessarily prolonged.

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