AnswersHSA 26-27 US GovernmentThe Criminal Justice Process

The Criminal Justice Process Answers

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Which crime is classified as a misdemeanor?

A
assault
B
burglary
C
murder
D
speeding
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Crime is defined as a violation of

A
safety.
B
morals.
C
law.
D
community.
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In a criminal case, the government brings charges against the

A
plaintiff.
B
defendant.
C
victim.
D
criminal.
4

Which type of crime could cause a victim to suffer job loss or disability?

A
crimes against property
B
crimes against people
C
crimes against public safety
D
crimes against the environment
5

Most of the recent crimes in the United States have been crimes against

A
people.
B
property.
C
public safety.
D
the environment.
6

Which statement best explains why the government serves as the plaintiff in a criminal case?

A
Crime affects society, so it is the government’s responsibility to bring cases against defendants to deal with them as harshly as possible.
B
Individuals are never directly harmed by violations of the law, so they cannot be plaintiffs in criminal cases.
C
A crime is a violation of the law, which was made and enforced by the government, not individuals.
D
Individual plaintiffs might know the defendant and therefore cannot be impartial in charging them with a crime.
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The most immediate effects of crime are felt by

A
perpetrators.
B
victims.
C
defendants.
D
communities.
8

Which of these is a guarantee to a defendant under due process?

A
a jury
B
a verdict
C
a lawyer
D
a sentence
9

In the trial of Amos v. Smith, John Amos allegedly burglarized Amanda Smith’s home. What role does each person play in the trial?

A
Amos is the plaintiff; Smith is the defendant.
B
Smith is the victim; Amos is the plaintiff.
C
Amos is the defendant; Smith is the plaintiff.
D
Smith is the criminal; Amos is the defendant.
10

Stealing is an example of a crime against

A
the environment.
B
property.
C
a person.
D
public safety.
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In a criminal trial, what happens after lawyers give their opening statements?

A
A jury is selected.
B
Evidence is presented.
C
The jury decides on a verdict.
D
Lawyers deliver closing statements.
12

Which scenario would be considered a crime?

A
failing to stop at a stop sign
B
leaving trash bags in your basement
C
lying to your parents
D
sending an offensive text message
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Which statement illustrates the domino effect of one person’s crime on an entire community?

A
The criminal’s actions may cause his employer to lose money.
B
The criminal’s friends might decide to follow his example.
C
The criminal may face a prison sentence.
D
The criminal may lose money through being fined for his crime.
14

Criminology is the study of

A
why crime is committed.
B
the effect of crime on the community.
C
criminal trials and cases.
D
victims’ reactions to crime.
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Disorderly conduct is an example of a crime against

A
a person.
B
property.
C
the environment.
D
public safety.
16

Defendants are entitled to due process under

A
the Articles of Confederation.
B
the Constitution.
C
the Declaration of Independence.
D
the Writ of Certiorari.

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