Question 1

Noncriminal wrongs for which a person seeks a remedy against their perceived wrongdoer are known as:&#10;A) torts&#10;B) mala prohibita&#10;C) male in se&#10;D) misdemeanors

Accepted Answer

Noncriminal wrongs for which a person seeks a remedy against their perceived wrongdoer are known as torts. Mala prohibita refers to acts that are prohibited by law but not inherently immoral, male in se refers to acts that are inherently immoral, and misdemeanors are minor criminal offenses.

Question 2

This concept explains how individuals give up certain liberties in return for being protected by society.&#10;A) social control&#10;B) social contract&#10;C) social balance&#10;D) social libertarianism

Accepted Answer

The concept that individuals give up certain liberties in return for being protected by society is known as the social contract. It is a fundamental principle of political philosophy that is used to justify the existence of a government and the legitimacy of its authority over its citizens. The social contract is essentially an agreement between individuals and the state, in which individuals forfeit certain freedoms and rights in exchange for protection and security from the state.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a paternalistic law?&#10;A) indecent exposure&#10;B) seat belt laws&#10;C) prostitution&#10;D) murder

Accepted Answer

Paternalistic laws are those that restrict individual freedom for the purpose of protecting individuals from harm. Seat belt laws fall under this category as they require individuals to wear seat belts in vehicles to reduce the risk of injury in case of an accident. The other options listed do not fall under paternalistic laws as they primarily involve harm to others (or society as a whole) rather than harm to oneself.

Question 4

A view of society as a community consisting of like-minded individuals who agree on goals would be best be described as:&#10;A) pluralist paradigm&#10;B) feminist paradigm&#10;C) conflict paradigm&#10;D) consensus paradigm

Accepted Answer

The consensus paradigm views society as a community of individuals who share common values, goals, and interests. This perspective emphasizes cooperation, stability, and consensus among members of society. It assumes that social institutions and practices exist to serve the common good and that most people share a common understanding of what that means.

Question 5

Primary police power belongs to&#10;A) county government&#10;B) city government&#10;C) state government&#10;D) federal government

Accepted Answer

Primary police power belongs to state government. Each state has the authority to enact laws and regulations to promote public safety, health, and welfare. This includes the power to establish and enforce traffic laws, criminal laws, and regulations related to public health and safety. The federal government also has police powers, but they are more limited and are generally used in areas such as national security and interstate commerce. County and city governments also have some police powers, but they are derived from the state and are more limited in scope.

Question 6

Today, most crime is considered:&#10;A) common law&#10;B) federal law&#10;C) constitutional law&#10;D) statutory law&#10;E) model penal code

Accepted Answer

Statutory law refers to laws passed by legislative bodies, such as state or federal governments. Most crimes today are defined by these laws, which outline specific actions or behaviors that are considered illegal and the corresponding punishments or penalties.

Question 7

Mala prohibita refers to behaviors that are intrinsically wrong

Accepted Answer

Mala prohibita refers to behaviors that are prohibited by law, but are not necessarily intrinsically wrong. They are considered wrong because they violate a social norm or legal principle, rather than being inherently immoral. Examples include traffic violations or possessing marijuana in states where it is illegal.

Question 8

Laws related to obscenity, gambling, and prostitution are considered paternalistic.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Most present day crimes have their origins in English common law

Accepted Answer

This is because many of the laws and legal concepts that originated in English common law, such as property rights and contracts, are still in use today and form the basis of modern legal systems. Additionally, many criminal offenses, such as theft, assault, and murder, have their roots in common law crimes.

Question 10

The number of new federal laws has increased substantially in the past 30 years.

Accepted Answer

According to a study by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, the number of new federal laws passed each year has increased significantly in the past few decades. In the 1970s, an average of 2,500 new federal laws were enacted each year, while in recent years (since 2000), an average of over 3,500 new laws are passed annually.

Deck 7: Law and Society