Property Crime
a) Breaking and entering a building
b) Taking someone’s property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it
c) Setting fire to property
Taking someone’s property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it
What does identity theft involve?
a) Breaking into a computer system
b) Using someone else’s personal information to commit fraud
c) Sending threatening messages online
Using someone else’s personal information to commit fraud
Which of these is a misdemeanor?
a) Shoplifting small items
b) Murder
c) Robbery
Shoplifting small items
What type of crime is shoplifting?
a) Felony
b) Infraction
c) Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor
What does the legal term “due process” refer to?
a) The right to remain silent
b) The legal process followed to ensure fair treatment
c) The right to a public trial
The legal process followed to ensure fair treatment
Which of these is an example of burglary?
Stealing a bicycle
b) Breaking into a house to steal a TV
c) Vandalizing a fence
Breaking into a house to steal a TV
What is the crime of hacking?
a) Making fake social media profiles
b) Unauthorized access to computer systems to steal or damage data
c) Sending anonymous text messages
Unauthorized access to computer systems to steal or damage data
What does an infraction typically result in?
a) Jail time
b) A fine or ticket
c) Probation
A fine or ticket
What type of crime is breaking and entering?
a) Felony
b) Infraction
c) Misdemeanor
Felony
What is the purpose of a criminal trial?
a) To find out if the defendant is guilty of a crime
b) To help the defendant avoid a prison sentence
c) To determine the punishment for the victim
To find out if the defendant is guilty of a crime
What is the crime of intentionally setting fire to property called?
a) Vandalism
b) Arson
c) Theft
Arson
Which of the following is an example of cyberbullying?
a) Sending a threatening email to someone
b) Accessing someone’s private files without permission
c) Stealing someone’s online banking information
Sending a threatening email to someone
What is a felony?
a) A minor offense punishable by a fine
b) A serious crime punishable by long-term prison sentences
c) A crime committed without criminal intent
A serious crime punishable by long-term prison sentences
Which of the following is considered a violent crime?
a) Theft
b) Robbery
c) Vandalism
Robbery
Which of the following is a key element of the Miranda warning?
a) The right to remain silent
b) The right to an attorney only if convicted
c) The right to a trial by jury
The right to remain silent
Which of the following is a key difference between theft and burglary?
a) Theft involves entering a building; burglary does not.
b) Theft requires the use of force; burglary does not.
c) Theft involves taking property; burglary involves entering a building to commit a crime.
Theft involves taking property; burglary involves entering a building to commit a crime.
What is often a motive behind identity theft?
a) To steal physical property
b) To commit fraud for financial gain
c) To cause emotional distress
To commit fraud for financial gain
Which of the following is a potential penalty for a misdemeanor?
a) Death penalty
b) Jail time for up to one year
c) Probation for life
Jail time for up to one year
What is the main distinction between a felony and a misdemeanor?
a) Felonies are less severe crimes with fines; misdemeanors are more serious.
b) Felonies are serious crimes, while misdemeanors are less serious crimes with shorter sentences.
c) Felonies involve violence, while misdemeanors do not.
Felonies are serious crimes, while misdemeanors are less serious crimes with shorter sentences.
What does the term “double jeopardy” mean?
a) Being tried for the same crime twice after a conviction
b) Being tried for the same crime twice after an acquittal
c) Being punished for a crime without a trial
Being tried for the same crime twice after an acquittal
If a person steals a car without using force, which crime are they committing?
a) Theft
b) Burglary
c) Arson
Theft
Which of the following activities would most likely be considered hacking?
a) Sending a rude message online
b) Stealing someone’s credit card information
c) Breaking into a company’s database to steal sensitive information
Breaking into a company’s database to steal sensitive information
Which crime is considered the most serious in the legal system?
a) Misdemeanor
b) Felony
c) Infraction
Felony
What is the term for the unlawful taking of property by force or the threat of force?
a) Theft
b) Robbery
c) Burglary
Robbery
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against self-incrimination?
a) First Amendment
b) Fifth Amendment
c) Sixth Amendment
Fifth Amendment