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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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In a criminal case, the government brings charges against the

A
plaintiff.
B
defendant.
C
victim.
D
criminal.
3

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

A
people.
B
property.
C
public safety.
D
the environment.
4

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.
5

A criminal case may be dismissed if which event occurs?

A
The jury decides it cannot reach a verdict.
B
A juror speaks with the press before the trial is over.
C
The judge feels there is no reasonable case against the defendant.
D
A witness gives false information on the stand.
6

Crime is defined as a violation of

A
safety.
B
morals.
C
law.
D
community.
7

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.
8

Which scenario best shows an example of a social factor that contributes to crime?

A
a parent teaching a child that stealing is acceptable
B
a person seeing a cash register left open and taking money
C
a woman throwing garbage on the ground rather than in a trash can
D
a man needing money for new shoes
9

The most immediate effects of crime are felt by

A
perpetrators.
B
victims.
C
defendants.
D
communities.
10

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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