Deck 2: Concepts of Law and Justice

Question 1

In June 2015,Texas governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 11,which permits individuals with a concealed handgun license to legally carry in college campuses.This is an example of ______ law.

A) statutory
B) case
C) administrative
D) constitutional

Answer 1

A

Question 2

________ law is created as a result of legal decisions by the court.

A) Statutory
B) Case
C) Administrative
D) Constitutional

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Under civil law,the burden of proof is __________.

A) beyond a reasonable doubt
B) preponderance of the evidence
C) clear and convincing evidence
D) reasonable suspicion

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Under criminal law,the burden of proof is __________.

A) beyond a reasonable doubt
B) preponderance of the evidence
C) clear and convincing evidence
D) probable cause

Question 5

________ law is based on legal precedent.

A) Statutory
B) Case
C) Administrative
D) Constitutional

Question 6

This source of law includes the highest laws of the land.

A) Statutory
B) Case
C) Administrative
D) Constitutional

Question 7

In this type of law,cases are brought by the government against a defendant for violating a specific law.

A) Criminal
B) Civil
C) Family
D) Contract

Question 8

This type of law governs disputes between individuals or private parties.

A) Criminal
B) Civil
C) Federal
D) None of the above

Question 9

This is the highest burden of proof under the law.

A) Clear and convincing evidence
B) Probable cause
C) Preponderance of the evidence
D) Beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the primary purposes of the APA?

A) Mandate that government agencies inform the public of the nature, procedures, and rules of their organization.
B) To provide a process whereby the public can participate in making such rules.
C) To establish and implement a uniform process by which rules are made and violations are adjudicated.
D) All of these choices are purposes of the APA.

Question 11

__________ law refers to the body of law that governs the creation and function of state and federal government agencies.

A) Statutory
B) Case
C) Administrative
D) Constitutional

Question 12

_____ refers to when intent and action join together.

A) Actus reus
B) Mens rea
C) Concurrence
D) Result

Question 13

In order for a crime to exist,there must be an act that is defined by society as bad or wrong.Which component of a crime does this refer to?

A) Actus reus
B) Mens rea
C) Concurrence
D) Result

Question 14

__________ law spans across virtually every topic,including intelligence,security,banking,finance,food,education,and communications.

A) Statutory
B) Case
C) Administrative
D) Constitutional

Question 15

This source of law refers to laws that are established by governments.

A) Statutory
B) Case
C) Administrative
D) Constitutional

Question 16

This type of law generally involves violations of private acts,such as contracts,property disputes,and family law.

A) Criminal
B) Civil
C) Family
D) None of the above

Question 17

In strict liability crimes,__________ does not need to be proven in order for the individual to be guilty.

A) actus reus
B) mens rea
C) concurrence
D) result

Question 18

In civil law,the person who initiates the case is called the _________.

A) prosecutor
B) defendant
C) plaintiff
D) respondent

Question 19

This component of a crime refers to the «evil thought» or intent.

A) Actus reus
B) Mens rea
C) Concurrence
D) Result

Question 20

The primary source for administrative law is the __________.
A) Federal Administrative Procedure Act

A) Federal Crime Commission
B) Federal Communicational Commission
C) Food and Drug Administration
D) U.S. Constitution

Question 21

Case law refers to laws that are established by governments.

Question 22

The highest burden of proof,which exists in criminal cases,is clear and convincing evidence.

Question 23

Criminal law governs disputes between individuals and private parties.

Question 24

One of the earliest known forms of law is the:

A) Roman Law.
B) Doctrine of Stare Decisis.
C) Twelve Tables.
D) Code of Hammurabi.

Question 25

The primary historical influences of American Law can be found in:

A) Roman Law and English Common Law.
B) English Common Law and Spanish Codes.
C) Roman Law and Asian Tablature.
D) Roman Law and Spanish Codes.

Question 26

The concept of precedent comes from English Common Law.

Question 27

While all 50 states have laws that allow citizens to carry concealed weapons in certain circumstances,only 19 states permit individuals to carry a concealed weapon in a college campus.This is an example of statutory law.

Question 28

Proposition 83 (otherwise known as "Jessica's Law")was passed by a vote of 70.5% of Californian voters in 2006 and was designed to increase the punishment for individuals who are convicted of sexually based crimes against adults and children.This is an example of case law.

Question 29

Self-defense is the most classic type of this defense.

A) Defense of Alibi
B) Defense of Justification
C) Defense of Excuse
D) Defense of Entrapment

Question 30

English common law and Roman Law are among the primary influences of American Law.

Question 31

The M'Naghten rule is the foundation for most state definitions of this defense.

A) Duress
B) Insanity
C) Necessity
D) Self-defense

Question 32

Probable Cause requires the elimination of every reasonable doubt.

Question 33

The concept of precedent emerged in this source of law.

A) Roman Law
B) Doctrine of Stare Decisis
C) English Common Law
D) Code of Hammurabi

Question 34

The __________ refers to the harm that is experienced as a result of the act and the intent joining together.

A) actus reus
B) mens rea
C) concurrence
D) result

Question 35

In this case,an individual argues that they had to break the law in order to prevent a more significant harm from occurring.

A) Duress
B) Entrapment
C) Necessity
D) Self-defense

Question 36

Under civil law,the plaintiff must provide evidence to prove their case by the preponderance of the evidence.

Question 37

Administrative law refers to the body of law that governs the creation and function of state and Federal government agencies.

Question 38

__________ refers to when someone is forced to violate the law out of fear for their own safety.

A) Duress
B) Entrapment
C) Necessity
D) Self-defense

Question 39

Insanity is the most classic type of this defense.

A) Defense of Alibi
B) Defense of Justification
C) Defense of Excuse
D) Defense of Entrapment

Question 40

Innocence is this type of this defense.

A) Defense of Alibi
B) Defense of Justification
C) Defense of Excuse
D) Defense of Entrapment

Question 41

What is statutory law?

Question 42

Explain the components of a criminal act.

Question 43

What is case law?

Question 44

Explain the various burden of proof used in the justice system.

Question 45

Laws about crime generally fall into one of two categories.Explain these and provide one example of each.

Question 46

Explain and give one example of attendant circumstances.

Question 47

The classic form of Defense of Justification is Self-defense.

Question 48

Mens Rea refers to the intent to commit the crime.

Question 49

What is administrative law?

Question 50

List some examples of federal criminal law.

Question 51

What is procedural criminal law?

Question 52

What is substantive criminal law? Give one example.

Question 53

As a burden of proof,clear and convincing evidence is enough to take your kids.

Question 54

What is a strict liability crime?

Question 55

Explain the difference between necessity,duress,and entrapment.

Question 56

Explain the major differences between civil and criminal law.

Question 57

What is Constitutional Law?

Question 58

Explain the major difference between preponderance of the evidence and beyond a reasonable doubt.

Question 59

When an individual argues,they are innocent of the crime because they were somewhere else entirely when the crime occurred,this is a classic Defense of Excuse.

Question 60

The mental element of a crime is actus reus.

Question 61

What is the difference between procedural criminal law and substantive criminal law?

Question 62

Discuss two historical influences on modern U.S.criminal law.

Question 63

What are the four purposes of the Federal Administrative Procedure Act?

Question 64

Should the Miranda warnings be abolished? Support your answer.

Question 65

Compare case law to statutory law.

Question 66

Which two constitutional rights are most important to you? Why?

Question 67

List and explain the different tests for the insanity defense.

Question 68

Should marijuana be legalized? Support your response.

Question 69

Define mala in se and mala prohibita; then,give an example of each.

Question 70

Should concealed weapons be allowed on campus? Support your answer.