C-Chapter 4 Pre-Test

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

• Statutory law
• Natural law
• Procedural law
• Administrative law
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 4.1

In many states, ________ principles are used to interpret many legal issues.

• case law
• common law
• jurisprudence
• stare decisis
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 4.1

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

• rule of law
• stare decisis
• codification
• inchoate
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 4.2

Which of the following types of law is based on the assumption that acts injure not just individuals, but society as a whole?

• Tort law
• Administrative law
• Civil law
• Criminal law
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 4.3

Typically, the main objective of a civil lawsuit is to _____.

• punish a wrongdoer
• seek compensation
• deter others from committing a similar offense
• protect society
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 4.3

Which crime best describes an attempt by a U.S. citizen to overthrow the government of the United States?

• Espionage
• Conspiracy
• Treason
• Infraction
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 4.4

Which of the following refers to the criminal act element of the crime?

• Actus reus
• Mens rea
• Corpus delicti
• Concurrence
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 4.5

To establish the _____ of a crime, the state must show that a criminal law was violated and that someone violated it.

• corpus delicti
• stare decisis
• mens rea
• collateral estoppel
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 4.6

Which of the following is an example of a procedural defense?

• The defendant was in another state at the time the crime occurred.
• The defendant committed the crime under duress.
• The defendant committed the crime in self-defense.
• The defendant was denied his right to a speedy trial.
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 4.7

Self-defense falls into which category of defenses to a criminal charge?

• Alibi
• Procedural defense
• Excuse
• Justification
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 4.7