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Types of Crime Quiz
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Question 1
1.
What does the term 'actus reus' refer to in criminal law?
The physical act of committing a crime
The intent to commit a crime
The scene of a crime
The punishment for a crime
Question 2
2.
Which of the following can be seen as an actus reus in a hit and run case?
A person having a history of reckless driving
A person thinking about hitting a car
A person hitting someone's car and fleeing the scene
A person telling others about hitting a car
Question 3
3.
What does the term 'mens rea' refer to in criminal law?
Physical mark of crime
Forensic analysis
Body of evidence
Guilt mind or intent to commit crime
Question 4
4.
What is the primary difference between mens rea and actus reus?
One is physical, the other is verbal
One refers to intention, the other to action
One is crime scene, the other is courtroom
One involves victims, the other doesn't
Question 5
5.
Who prosecutes criminal cases?
anyone
the government
the military
only citizens
Question 6
6.
What is a principal in crime?
The person directly responsible for the crime
The victim of the crime
The judge ruling over the case
The person who reported the crime
Question 7
7.
What is an accomplice in the context of crime?
A person who reports a crime
A person who helps another in committing a crime
A person who is victim of a crime
A person monitoring the crime scene
Question 8
8.
Which of these is a common action of an accessory after the fact?
Helping the criminal to escape detection
Signaling the criminal to start the crime
Taking part in the crime themselves
Paying off the victim
Question 9
9.
In which of the following scenarios could a conspiracy crime occur?
One person embezzling money from a company
A spontaneous bar fight
A person stealing a purse
Three friends plotting to rob a store
Question 10
10.
Which is an example of first-degree murder?
Planning and executing a fatal robbery
Unplanned fight leading to death
Hit and run accident
Accidental discharge of firearm leading to death
Question 11
11.
What distinguishes first-degree and second-degree murder?
The method of killing
The culprit's prior criminal record
The victim's identity
The premeditation in first-degree murder
Question 12
12.
What is involuntary manslaughter?
Organized crime
Theft leading to death
Unintended killing due to negligent actions
Premeditated murder
Question 13
13.
What does the crime 'kidnapping' involve?
Taking someone against their will
Bugging a phone
Borrowing something without asking
Digital theft
Question 14
14.
What does the term 'cyberstalking' refer to?
Tracking someone's physical location using technology
Hacking into governmental databases
Buying things online without permission
Harassment or stalking of someone online
Question 15
15.
What is the primary factor that defines statutory rape?
Age of consent
Victim's gender
Use of weapons
Violence involved
Question 16
16.
Why would consensual sex with a minor constitute statutory rape?
Minors legally can't give consent
It usually involves violence
Parents can't approve of the relationship
Minors always resist sexual activity
Question 17
17.
Which of the following would be an example of vandalism?
Spray painting graffiti on a wall
Breaking into a house
Stealing a car
Cyber hacking
Question 18
18.
What is essential in the definition of robbery that is generally lacking in larceny?
Just taking without permission
Presence and threat of physical harm
Use of a weapon regardless of threat
Stealing in secret
Question 19
19.
If someone steals your bike from your garage without you being aware, what crime was committed?
Burglary followed by robbery
Assault
Robbery
Larceny
Question 20
20.
Which of the following cases will NOT typically classify as 'receiving stolen property'?
A person purposefully purchases stolen electronics online
A person unknowingly buys stolen goods from a garage sale
A person knowingly purchases a stolen bike from a friend
A pawn shop knowingly buys stolen jewelry