Crime Trivia I
What is the consequence for capital murder?
Life in prison/ Death Penalty
The second amendment 2nd Amendment gives what right?
Right to bear arms
What did Terry v Ohio establish?
The stop and frisk laws.
What is the purpose of the federal government?
The federal government regulates interstate and foreign commerce, declare war and set taxing, spending and other national policies.
What is the crime for disturbing the peace?
An infraction or a misdemeanor.
What is the consequence for speeding?
A small fine.
The 4th amendment gives what right?
The right against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What did Mapp v. Ohio establish?
That illegally seized evidence could not be used in a criminal trial.
What powers does the state government have?
Powers to tax, maintain courts and define crimes, appropriate private property for public use
What type of crime is public intoxication?
It is a class C misdemeanor.
What are the five levels of culpability of a crime?
Intentionally, Knowingly, Recklessly, Neglectfully.
The right to free speech, press, assembly, religion,
and to petition the gov.
What did Miranda v Arizona establish?
That all criminal suspects must be read their rights prior to interrogation.
Who has the most power int he federal government?
The president.
What type of crime is disorderly conduct?
A misdemeanor or an infraction.
What is the punishment for drug distribution/ trafficking?
3-5 years and can result in a life sentence.
The 8th amendment guarantees what 3 rights?
No excessive fines or bails, no cruel and unusual punishments.
What did Gideon v. Wainwright establish?
The right to legal counsel for criminal defendants.
Who are the two next in line of the presidency if the president dies in office?
Vice President, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
What is a white collar crime?
A financially motivated crime that's not violent in nature.
What is the punishment for arson?
Up to 20 years in prison
The 5th amendment guarantees what?
The right to a grand jury, forbids double jeopardy, and protects against self-incrimination.
What did Estelle v Smith Establish?
People in psychiatric evaluations needed to be made aware of their rights and were entitled to have counsel at psychiatric evaluations.
What determines who becomes the president?
Candidates need at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to become president.
Lying in court after taking an oath to say nothing but the truth is known as what?
Perjury.