Criminal Activities and Concepts Quiz

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#1

What is the act of deliberately setting fire to property called?

Arson
Burglary
Embezzlement
Forgery
#2

Which term refers to the unlawful taking of another person's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it?

Assault
Robbery
Theft
Vandalism
#3

Which of the following is NOT a component of the criminal justice system?

Judiciary
Legislature
Executive
Advocacy
#4

What term describes the act of unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft?

Robbery
Trespassing
Burglary
Vandalism
#5

What is the legal term for the act of unlawfully taking control of an aircraft, typically involving some form of threat or force?

Skyjacking
Hijacking
Airnapping
Aircraft theft
#6

Which of the following is NOT a defense commonly used in criminal cases?

Self-defense
Alibi
Double jeopardy
Insanity
#7

What is the legal principle that a person cannot be tried twice for the same offense?

Double jeopardy
Mens rea
Actus reus
Habeas corpus
#8

Which of the following is NOT a white-collar crime?

Embezzlement
Money laundering
Assault
Insider trading
#9

What is the illegal act of providing false or misleading information for the purpose of deceiving others called?

Fraud
Extortion
Hacking
Smuggling
#10

In criminal law, what does 'mens rea' refer to?

Guilty mind
Physical act
Criminal procedure
Presumption of innocence
#11

What does 'RICO' stand for in the context of criminal law?

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
Revolving International Criminal Offenses
Regulated Illegal Criminal Operations
Robbery and Infiltration of Criminal Organizations
#12

Which of the following is NOT a factor typically considered in determining the severity of a criminal offense?

The age of the perpetrator
The ethnicity of the victim
The level of premeditation
The presence of aggravating factors
#13

What is the legal term for intentionally making a false statement under oath?

Slander
Libel
Perjury
Contempt
#14

Which of the following is NOT considered a violent crime?

Murder
Arson
Assault
Kidnapping
#15

What does the 'Miranda warning' advise individuals of when they are taken into custody by law enforcement?

Their right to a trial by jury
Their right to remain silent
Their right to an attorney
Their right to bail
#16

Which legal concept allows individuals to be held responsible for failing to prevent a crime, despite not directly committing the criminal act?

Accessory
Accomplice
Conspiracy
Aiding and abetting
#17

What is the legal term for the act of intentionally misleading others to gain financial advantage?

Fraud
Forgery
Embezzlement
Perjury

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