Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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A violation of criminal law is viewed as
harming:
a. | an individual | b. | the community | c. | both of the
above |
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2.
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In criminal matters, who pursues the action against the
defendant?
a. | the individual harmed | b. | the government | c. | the
court |
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3.
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In criminal cases, a defendant is:
a. | charged | b. | sued | c. | eliminated |
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4.
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In criminal cases, a defendant:
a. | pleads | b. | answers | c. | must
testify |
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5.
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In a criminal case, a defendant may:
a. | plead guilty or not guilty | b. | plead liable or not liable | c. | claim lack of
liability |
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6.
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The entity that prosecutes in criminal matters is usually
the:
a. | public defender | b. | district attorney, sometimes called the state’s
attorney | c. | the court |
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7.
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A crime punishable by a year or more in prison
is:
a. | a misdemeanor | b. | a felony | c. | a
travesty |
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8.
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When a defendant does not admit to or contest charges, but
can be sentenced as though he had plead guilty, it is referred to as:
a. | a nolo contendere plea | b. | a no contest plea | c. | either a or
b |
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This is a formal charge by a grand jury.
a. | an arraignment | b. | an indictment | c. | a
verdict |
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10.
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The burden of proof in a criminal trial is:
a. | by beyond a reasonable doubt | b. | by a preponderance of the evidence | c. | by a majority of the jurors |
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