Criminal Intent and Legal Culpability Quiz
Test your knowledge of criminology with questions on mens rea, strict liability, transferred intent, murder degrees, and more.
#1
Which legal term refers to the mental state where a person is incapable of distinguishing right from wrong?
Insanity
Intoxication
Duress
Entrapment
#2
What does the acronym 'IPC' stand for in the context of criminal law?
International Police Code
Intentional Punishment Code
Indian Penal Code
Interpol Criminal Procedure
#3
Which of the following is NOT a recognized defense in criminal law?
Alibi
Necessity
Vengeance
Self-defense
#4
What is the legal term for a false statement that harms the reputation of another person?
Slander
Libel
Defamation
Perjury
#5
In criminal law, what does mens rea refer to?
The act itself
The motive behind the act
The punishment imposed
The legal defense used
#6
Which of the following is an example of strict liability crime?
Burglary
Arson
Speeding
Assault
#7
What is the 'actus reus' in criminal law?
Criminal intent
Guilty mind
Physical act or conduct
Legal defense
#8
Which legal concept involves the punishment exceeding the severity of the crime?
Double jeopardy
Cruel and unusual punishment
Mens rea
Justification
#9
What is the principle of transferred intent in criminal law?
Intent can be transferred from one person to another
Intent applies to different criminal acts
Intent is irrelevant in criminal cases
Intent applies to unintended victims
#10
What is the difference between first-degree murder and second-degree murder?
Premeditation and deliberation
Intent and recklessness
Accidental vs intentional killing
Motive and opportunity
#11
What is the 'corpus delicti' in criminal law?
The body of the victim
The physical evidence of a crime
The defendant's criminal record
The legal brief presented in court
#12
What does the 'felony murder rule' stipulate?
Murder during a felony is automatically first-degree murder
Self-defense is valid in felony cases
Only misdemeanors can lead to murder charges
Intent is not required for felony murder
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