Criminal Law Quiz

Criminal Law Quiz

11th Grade

22 Qs

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Criminal Law Quiz

Criminal Law Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

11th Grade

Hard

Created by

Bridget Foy

Used 4+ times

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22 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a legal offense?

An action that is morally wrong

An act against the law

A socially unacceptable behavior

Disobeying parental advice

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal principle describes the physical act of committing a crime?

Mens rea

Actus reus

Due process

Probable cause

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes the mental state of intending to commit a prohibited act?

Mens rea

Actus reus

Conductus reus

None of the above

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During a heated argument in a crowded bar, Sarah, feeling threatened, discreetly slipped a brass knuckle onto her hand. She believed this would deter her aggressor, Tom, from advancing. Tom, noticing the brass knuckle, preemptively threw a punch in self-defense, leading to a brawl that caused injuries to both and panic among the bystanders. Which legal concept does this scenario best illustrate?

Mens rea

Actus reus

Concurrence

Strict liability

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What principle does the Classical theory of criminology emphasize?

Rehabilitation of the offender

Deterrence through the certainty of punishment

Biological factors influencing criminal behavior

Social conditions as the root cause of crime

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which theory suggests that crime results from the failure of society's institutions?

Classical

Neoclassical

Biological Positivism

Sociological Positivism

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which model prioritizes individual rights and procedural safeguards over the speed of legal processes?

Crime Control

Due Process

Both equally

Neither

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