Law and Justice Unit 1 Test
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50 questions
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What does the 'rule of law' principle broadly mean?
What does the 'rule of law' principle broadly mean?
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Which statement aligns with the principle of Rule of Law?
Which statement aligns with the principle of Rule of Law?
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What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws?
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws?
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What is the bystander effect in social psychology?
What is the bystander effect in social psychology?
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Which case from the 1960s is cited as an example of the bystander effect?
Which case from the 1960s is cited as an example of the bystander effect?
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What is the primary function of legislative bodies?
What is the primary function of legislative bodies?
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What is the first step in the lawmaking process?
What is the first step in the lawmaking process?
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What is the last step in the lawmaking process in the United States?
What is the last step in the lawmaking process in the United States?
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Who enacts the Kentucky Revised Statutes?
Who enacts the Kentucky Revised Statutes?
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What does 'Kentucky Revised Statutes' refer to?
What does 'Kentucky Revised Statutes' refer to?
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What is a 'Statute'?
What is a 'Statute'?
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What is the meaning of 'precedent' in legal terms?
What is the meaning of 'precedent' in legal terms?
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Who typically brings charges in a criminal case?
Who typically brings charges in a criminal case?
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What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?
What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?
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What is the primary focus of civil law?
What is the primary focus of civil law?
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Which one is NOT a matter usually addressed under civil law?
Which one is NOT a matter usually addressed under civil law?
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What is a felony?
What is a felony?
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Which of the following is typically considered a felony?
Which of the following is typically considered a felony?
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What is the maximum sentence for a felony crime?
What is the maximum sentence for a felony crime?
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What is a misdemeanor?
What is a misdemeanor?
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Which is a common punishment for a misdemeanor?
Which is a common punishment for a misdemeanor?
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Who is a plaintiff in a law case?
Who is a plaintiff in a law case?
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What is mediation in the context of law?
What is mediation in the context of law?
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According to the document above from March 2003, what was the White House's reported stance towards Saddam Hussein's involvement in Sept. 11 attack?
According to the document above from March 2003, what was the White House's reported stance towards Saddam Hussein's involvement in Sept. 11 attack?
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According to the document above, how many of the Sept. 11 hijackers were actually Iraqi citizens?
According to the document above, how many of the Sept. 11 hijackers were actually Iraqi citizens?
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Why was the Bush Administration trying to link Iraq to the 9/11/01 events?
Why was the Bush Administration trying to link Iraq to the 9/11/01 events?
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What did President Obama extend without new limits?
What did President Obama extend without new limits?
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What do the provisions of the extended act allow the government to do?
What do the provisions of the extended act allow the government to do?
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What is a ‘lone wolf’ according to the context of the USA Patriot Act?
What is a ‘lone wolf’ according to the context of the USA Patriot Act?
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Why, as the experts suggest, was there no move to reform the Patriot Act?
Why, as the experts suggest, was there no move to reform the Patriot Act?
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What does the term 'actus reus' refer to in criminal law?
What does the term 'actus reus' refer to in criminal law?
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Which of the following can be seen as an actus reus in a hit and run case?
Which of the following can be seen as an actus reus in a hit and run case?
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What does the term 'mens rea' refer to in criminal law?
What does the term 'mens rea' refer to in criminal law?
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What is the primary difference between mens rea and actus reus?
What is the primary difference between mens rea and actus reus?
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Who prosecutes criminal cases?
Who prosecutes criminal cases?
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What is a principal in crime?
What is a principal in crime?
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What is an accomplice in the context of crime?
What is an accomplice in the context of crime?
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Which of these is a common action of an accessory after the fact?
Which of these is a common action of an accessory after the fact?
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In which of the following scenarios could a conspiracy crime occur?
In which of the following scenarios could a conspiracy crime occur?
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Which is an example of first-degree murder?
Which is an example of first-degree murder?
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What distinguishes first-degree and second-degree murder?
What distinguishes first-degree and second-degree murder?
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What is involuntary manslaughter?
What is involuntary manslaughter?
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What does the crime 'kidnapping' involve?
What does the crime 'kidnapping' involve?
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What does the term 'cyberstalking' refer to?
What does the term 'cyberstalking' refer to?
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What is the primary factor that defines statutory rape?
What is the primary factor that defines statutory rape?
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Why would consensual sex with a minor constitute statutory rape?
Why would consensual sex with a minor constitute statutory rape?
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Which of the following would be an example of vandalism?
Which of the following would be an example of vandalism?
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What is essential in the definition of robbery that is generally lacking in larceny?
What is essential in the definition of robbery that is generally lacking in larceny?
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If someone steals your bike from your garage without you being aware, what crime was committed?
If someone steals your bike from your garage without you being aware, what crime was committed?
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Which of the following cases will NOT typically classify as 'receiving stolen property'?
Which of the following cases will NOT typically classify as 'receiving stolen property'?