Legal and Ethical Criminal Law, Civil Law

Which of the following is an example of a legal responsibility?

• Choosing a career

• Following traffic rules

• Deciding on a diet

• Selecting a hobby

What range of offenses does criminal law include?

• Only minor offenses

• Only serious offenses

• Minor to serious offenses

• Only civil offenses

Which punishment involves serving time in a correctional facility?

• Community service

• Probation

• Imprisonment

• Fines

What is defamation of character?

• Physical harm to a person

• Damage to a person's reputation

• Theft of personal property

• Violation of a contract

Which of the following is a key element of a tort case?

• Intent to harm

• Breach of duty or contract

• Mutual agreement

• Financial gain

What distinguishes a tort from a crime?

• Torts are civil wrongs, while crimes are offenses against the state

• Torts require intent, while crimes do not

• Torts involve contracts, while crimes involve laws

• Torts are always unintentional, while crimes are intentional

What is the legal term for harm caused by another's failure to act?

• Negligence

• Fraud

• Breach of contract

• Trespass

What does battery involve?

• Threatening someone verbally

• Intentionally touching another person without permission

• Posting harmful content online

• Accidentally bumping into someone

What does the term "battery" specifically exclude?

• Intentional harm

• Unintentional contact

• Permission from the person

• Verbal threats

What is defamation of character?

• Intentionally damaging a person’s reputation by making false statements

• Praising someone publicly

• Writing a biography

• Creating a fictional story