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PA260 Criminal Law

Unit 1 Quiz   

Question 1          The relationship between the national government and state government is called

separation of powers.

sovereignty.

federalism.

jurisdiction.

Question 2          The doctrine of separation of powers provides a way for each of the following branches to keep the others in check, except

judicial.

agency.

legislative.

executive.

Question 3          The power of the judicial branch of government to review statutory law, such as is used in criminal law, to ensure that it is constitutional, came from which of the following landmark decisions?

Terry v. Ohio

Gideon v. Wainright

Mapp v. Ohio

Marbury v. Madison

Question 4          All of the following are purposes of punishment except

deterrence.

rehabilitation.

recidivism.

retribution.

Question 5          One reason why the United States Supreme Court may grant certiorari is __________.

impeachment

disagreement within the circuits

judicial review

jurisdiction

Question 6          Which of the following is not a political liberty guaranteed by the United States Constitution?

due process

double jeopardy

right to counsel

right to duel

Question 7          Which of these is not part of procedural criminal law?

arrest of a suspect

setting bail

definition of the crime

sentencing the guilty

Question 8          Researching substantive criminal law is important to learn _______________.

how to submit an appeal

the legal elements of the charges in a case

how much you should bill a client

when the arraignment is scheduled

Question 9          Today, all of the following are sources of criminal law except

contracts.

the Model Penal Code.

constitutions.

statutes.

Question 10        All of the following are characteristics of criminal cases except:

People convicted of crimes may pay a fine, be incarcerated, or both.

Prosecutors have to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

A government-paid lawyer will represent a defendant who wants, but cannot afford, an attorney.

The plaintiff has to show by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant is liable for damages.