Homicide
The killing of a human being by another human being is known as ______.
homicide / feticide / murder / manslaughter
causing the death of a fetus is known as ____.
homicide / feticide / murder / manslaughter
feticide
When does modern law typically define end of life?
language skills end / lungs stop breathing / heart stops beating / brain function ends
brain function ends (brain death)
The separation of a death penalty trial into parts, the first focusing on the defendant's guilt or innocence and the second focusing on the appropriate penalty, is known as ______.
malice aforethought / unexcused actions / bifurcation / aggravating analysis
bifurcation
On the first day of spring, the hours of daylight and of darkness are equal.
T/F
True
On the first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, the hours of daylight and darkness are indeed equal. This occurs because the Earth's axis is not tilted towards or away from the sun, resulting in the sun being directly above the equator. As a result, the day and night are approximately the same length all over the world. This phenomenon marks the transition from winter to spring and is a significant event in the astronomical calendar.
What is the unlawful killing of another person with malice aforethought?
homicide / feticide / murder / manslaughter
murder
What is the unlawful killing of another person without malice aforethought?
negligent homicide / feticide / murder / manslaughter
manslaughter
This crime is defined as the deliberate, willful, and premeditated killing of another person.
1st degree murder / 2nd degree murder / voluntary manslaughter / involuntary manslaughter
1st degree murder
the decision as to whether a first-degree murderer will be sentenced to death is usually made by the ___ in a post-trial hearing.
jury / judge / prosecutor / bailiff
jury
An area along the California and Oregon border, known as the "Easter Lily Capital of the World”, produces more than 11 million bulbs for the potted Easter lily market. What percent do you think this is compared to the Easter lily bulbs produced worldwide?
95 / 25 / 50 / 80
95%
The correct answer is 95%. This means that the area along the California and Oregon border, known as the "Easter Lily Capital of the World", produces 95% of the potted Easter lily bulbs worldwide. This indicates that the production in this specific region is significantly higher compared to other regions or countries that produce Easter lily bulbs.
The _____ of threatened battery assault is the intention to cause another person to fear imminent battery.
actus reus / mens rea / mala in se / stare decisis
mens rea
A type of assault in which the criminal intentionally places another person in fear of an imminent battery is the offense of _____.
threatened battery assault / battery / attempted battery assault / assault
threatened battery assault
Unlawful offensive touching of another without consent is known as _____.
rape / sexual assault / battery / assault
battery
If a person is holding property or the property is attached to the person in some fashion, this is known as _____ possession. constructive / armed / taking / actual
actual
What month does Spring begin in Australia?
January / September / May / July
September
In Australia, Spring begins in September. This is because Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, Spring begins in March, but in the Southern Hemisphere, it begins in September. Therefore, September is the correct answer for when Spring begins in Australia.
According to federal law, this offense is defined as "a course of conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress in such person and serves no legitimate purpose."
stalking / harassment / battery / domestic violence
harassment
The mens rea of kidnapping is _____.
intent to confine, restrain or hold in secret / asportation / hold the victim in secret / a wobbler
intent to confine, restrain or hold in secret
This offense refers to the unlawful taking and carrying away of another person with the intent to deprive that person of his or her liberty.
domestic violence / child abuse / kidnapping / stalking
kidnapping
Which crime is the taking of another person's occupied motor vehicle by use of a deadly weapon and/or force or intimidation?
carjacking / false imprisonment / harassment / cyberstalking
carjacking
Earth does not circle the sun in exactly 365 days. This is why the 1st day of spring can vary.
T/F
True
The statement is true because Earth's orbit around the sun takes approximately 365.25 days to complete. This is why we have leap years every four years to account for the extra quarter day. As a result, the 1st day of spring can vary slightly each year.