What is the term that refers to the mental state associated with doing a crime?
Mens rea
100
This term refers to the conduct element of a crime.
Actus Reus
100
This term refers to the accused person.
Defendant
100
The defendant’s age, criminal history, and likelihood of
reoffending are all considered when the judge imposes a sentence.
True
200
This branch of government reviews laws to make sure they’re
constitutional.
Judiciary
200
When someone should have known her conduct would cause
harm, she is said to be...
Negligent
200
A “guilty act” that involves someone actively doing
something wrong is an act of...
Comission
200
This person helps the accused defend herself against the
government’s case.
Defense attorney
200
People who go to trial often receive much harsher sentences
than they would if they pled guilty to the same crime.
True (Trial Tax)
300
This branch of government enforces the law.
Executive
300
If someone lacks the purpose of committing a crime, but there is still a high likelihood that a crime will occur, she is
acting...
knowingly
300
A “failure to act” is an act of...
Omission
300
This person oversees the court room during trial and can
accept or reject plea agreements.
Judge
300
Approximately 75% of cases at the federal level end in a plea
bargain.
False (95%)
400
There is no single criminal justice system. Name one tier of government that imposes criminal penalties.
Federal, state, county, municipality, etc.
400
When someone has the specific intent to commit a crime,
such as murder, his mens rea is...
Purposeful
400
A crime of _______ means the person had materials, such as
drugs or guns, that are illegal.
Possession
400
This group of your peers to will listen to your case and help
determine if you are innocent or guilty.
Jury
400
The Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) is a federal law that
imposes harsh consequences on cyber-bullies
False (no federal law addresses bullying or cyber-bullying)
500
Give one argument in defense of the bail system, and one argument for getting rid of it (or reforming it)
Defense: we want to ensure that people will not just skip town
Getting rid of it: can end up incentivizing innocent people to plead guilty
500
When someone disregards a serious and unjustifiable risk
that his conduct is prohibited, he is said to be...
Reckless
500
These are the two types of Good Samaritan Laws that we discussed
1. Allowing people to do good deeds without fear of facing liability (like breaking open a car window to save a baby)
2. Requiring people to take actions to help in emergencies (like requiring people to call 911)
500
This “minister of justice” decides who to charge with
crimes and can offer deals to individuals willing to waive trial.
Prosecutor
500
More than 2 million people are currently in jail or prison in
the U.S.