#1
What does the term 'mens rea' refer to in criminal law?
A guilty act
A guilty mind
A witness testimony
A legal precedent
#2
What is the 'burden of proof' in a criminal trial?
The responsibility of the defense to prove innocence
The obligation of the prosecution to prove guilt
The judge's duty to find the truth
The right to remain silent
#3
What is the 'insanity defense' in criminal law?
A claim of being unaware of the crime committed
A plea for reduced sentencing
A strategy to shift blame to another person
A legal argument against the death penalty
#4
What is the 'Broken Windows' theory in policing?
A strategy to repair physical damage in law enforcement buildings
An approach focusing on addressing minor offenses to prevent major crimes
A method for handling domestic violence cases
A technique for undercover investigations
#5
What is the 'exclusionary rule' in criminal procedure?
A rule allowing certain evidence to be presented in court
A rule prohibiting the use of illegally obtained evidence in court
A rule requiring a jury trial for all cases
A rule limiting the number of witnesses in a trial
#6
Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
#7
What is the purpose of the Miranda warning given by law enforcement?
To inform individuals of their right to remain silent
To issue an arrest warrant
To provide legal advice
To request identification
#8
In the context of criminal law, what does 'double jeopardy' mean?
Being tried twice for the same crime
Facing two different charges simultaneously
A form of self-defense
Being pardoned for a crime
#9
What is the 'chain of custody' in criminal investigations?
The chronological documentation of evidence handling
A type of physical restraint
The order in which witnesses testify
A legal defense strategy
#10
What is the significance of the landmark case 'Gideon v. Wainwright'?
Establishing the right to an attorney for indigent defendants
Legalizing marijuana use
Defining the scope of the Fourth Amendment
Expanding police powers
#11
What is 'community policing' in the context of law enforcement?
A strategy focusing on public collaboration and problem-solving
A surveillance technique
A form of racial profiling
A military-style approach to crime prevention
#12
What is the 'Three Strikes' law in the context of criminal sentencing?
A law against public protests
A sentencing policy for repeat offenders
A law against white-collar crimes
A law regarding juvenile offenders
#13
What is the difference between parole and probation in the criminal justice system?
Parole is for first-time offenders, while probation is for repeat offenders
Parole is granted before trial, while probation is granted after conviction
Parole is the early release of a prisoner, while probation is an alternative to incarceration
Parole and probation are used interchangeably
#14
What is the purpose of a grand jury in the criminal justice system?
To conduct criminal trials
To issue search warrants
To determine if there is enough evidence for a trial
To decide on the sentencing of convicted individuals
#15
What is 'restorative justice' as an alternative approach to criminal punishment?
Focusing on rehabilitation and repairing harm caused
Implementing stricter penalties for offenders
Exclusively using capital punishment
Advocating for vigilante justice
#16
What is the difference between 'jail' and 'prison' in the criminal justice system?
Jail is for short-term sentences, while prison is for long-term sentences
Jail is for federal offenses, while prison is for state offenses
Jail is for juveniles, while prison is for adults
Jail and prison are interchangeable terms
#17
What is the concept of 'probable cause' in the context of search and seizure?
Evidence that conclusively proves guilt
A legal standard for justifying a search or arrest
The burden of proof in a criminal trial
A defense strategy