Question 1

A court-appointed attorney paid by the state to represent a criminal defendant who is unable to afford an attorney is called:

Accepted Answer

A public defender is a court-appointed attorney paid by the state to represent criminal defendants who cannot afford to hire a private attorney.

Question 2

Sayers is accused of stealing a car.He cannot afford to hire an attorney, so the court appoints a public defender to represent Sayers.The court does this because:

Accepted Answer

Under the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, individuals have the right to counsel in criminal prosecutions, which includes the right to have an attorney appointed if they cannot afford one.

Question 3

Federal crimes are defined by:

Accepted Answer

Federal crimes are defined by the U.S. Congress, as it has the authority to enact federal laws under the U.S. Constitution.

Question 4

Most crimes are defined by:

Accepted Answer

Most crimes are defined by state legislatures, as criminal law is primarily a matter of state law in the United States.

Question 5

George is accused of robbing a bank and cannot afford to hire an attorney.The court will:

Accepted Answer

The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to legal counsel. If a defendant cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint one to be paid for by the government.

Question 6

An individual acting as a trial lawyer and who initiates and conducts criminal cases in the government's name and on behalf of the people is called:

Accepted Answer

A public prosecutor is responsible for initiating and conducting criminal cases on behalf of the government and the people.

Question 7

Which of the following is a possible penalty for someone found guilty of committing a crime?

Accepted Answer

All of these choices are possible penalties for someone found guilty of committing a crime. The specific penalty will depend on the severity of the crime and the laws of the country or state where it was committed.

Question 8

A public prosecutor is:

Accepted Answer

A public prosecutor is a government-employed lawyer who represents the state in criminal cases.

Question 9

A wrongful act that is an offense against society as a whole is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A crime is a wrongful act that is an offense against society as a whole.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a term that refers to a public prosecutor?

Accepted Answer

All the terms listed refer to types of public prosecutors, depending on the jurisdiction and level of government.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a possible penalty for someone found guilty of committing a crime?

Accepted Answer

All the listed penalties (a fine, imprisonment, and death) are possible penalties for someone found guilty of committing a crime, depending on the jurisdiction and the severity of the crime.

Question 12

Criminal defendants are prosecuted by:

Accepted Answer

Criminal defendants are prosecuted by public officials, such as district attorneys or prosecutors, who represent the state or government, not private individuals.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a term that refers to a public prosecutor?

Accepted Answer

A "Field attorney" is not a term used to refer to a public prosecutor. The other terms are commonly used to describe public prosecutors.

Question 14

The main objective of criminal law is to:

Accepted Answer

The primary objective of criminal law is to punish the wrongdoer to deter others from committing similar offenses, thereby maintaining public order and safety.

Question 15

Violations of law that are punishable by the state and that are codified by legislatures are broadly called:

Accepted Answer

Crimes are violations of law that are punishable by the state and are codified by legislatures.

Question 16

Megan is accused of murdering Sarah.Megan:

Accepted Answer

Megan has a right to counsel as it is a fundamental right provided under the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees the right to legal representation in criminal prosecutions.

Question 17

A public defender:

Accepted Answer

Public defenders are appointed by the court to represent defendants who cannot afford private attorneys.

Question 18

In a criminal case, the state must prove its case:

Accepted Answer

In a criminal case, the standard of proof required is "beyond a reasonable doubt," which means the evidence presented must be so convincing that there is no reasonable doubt of the defendant's guilt.

Question 19

Which of the following is a term that refers to a public prosecutor?

Accepted Answer

All of these choices refer to a public prosecutor. Each term may be used interchangeably depending on the state or jurisdiction.

Question 20

Every year, people are arrested on criminal charges.

Accepted Answer

More than 10 million people are arrested on criminal charges each year in the United States.

Quiz 12: Criminal Law and Procedures

A court-appointed attorney paid by the state to represent a criminal defendant who is unable to afford an attorney is called:

Sayers is accused of stealing a car.He cannot afford to hire an attorney, so the court appoints a public defender to represent Sayers.The court does this because:

Federal crimes are defined by:

Most crimes are defined by:

George is accused of robbing a bank and cannot afford to hire an attorney.The court will:

An individual acting as a trial lawyer and who initiates and conducts criminal cases in the government's name and on behalf of the people is called:

Which of the following is a possible penalty for someone found guilty of committing a crime?

A public prosecutor is:

A wrongful act that is an offense against society as a whole is a(n) :

Which of the following is not a term that refers to a public prosecutor?

Which of the following is not a possible penalty for someone found guilty of committing a crime?

Criminal defendants are prosecuted by:

Which of the following is not a term that refers to a public prosecutor?

The main objective of criminal law is to:

Violations of law that are punishable by the state and that are codified by legislatures are broadly called:

Megan is accused of murdering Sarah.Megan:

A public defender:

In a criminal case, the state must prove its case:

Which of the following is a term that refers to a public prosecutor?

Every year, people are arrested on criminal charges.