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Criminal Justice System and Legal Offenses Quiz

#1

Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

Eighth Amendment
Explanation

Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

#2

What is the legal term for the intentional or reckless causing of another person's death?

Homicide
Explanation

Intentional or reckless causing of another person's death.

#3

What is the legal term for a formal accusation charging an individual with the commission of a crime?

Indictment
Explanation

Formal accusation charging an individual with a crime.

#4

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

Healthcare Providers
Explanation

Not a component of the criminal justice system.

#5

Which of the following is a key principle of criminal law that presumes an individual innocent until proven guilty?

Presumption of innocence
Explanation

Presumes an individual innocent until proven guilty.

#6

What is the legal term for a written court order commanding a person to appear in court?

Summons
Explanation

Written court order commanding appearance in court.

#7

In the United States, which court has the authority to hear appeals from lower federal courts and certain state courts?

Circuit Court of Appeals
Explanation

Hears appeals from lower federal courts and some state courts.

#8

What is the legal doctrine that prevents a person from being tried twice for the same crime?

Double jeopardy
Explanation

Prevents being tried twice for the same crime.

#9

What is the legal term for a pretrial release of a defendant from custody upon the promise to appear in court when required?

Bail
Explanation

Pretrial release from custody with a promise to appear in court.

#10

Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the 'exclusionary rule,' excluding evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment?

Mapp v. Ohio
Explanation

Established exclusionary rule for evidence obtained in Fourth Amendment violations.

#11

Which of the following is NOT a type of plea commonly entered in criminal cases?

Innocent
Explanation

Not a type of plea in criminal cases.

#12

What is the legal term for a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime?

Indictment
Explanation

Formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

#13

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

Arson
Explanation

Not a white-collar crime.

#14

What is the legal term for the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it?

Theft
Explanation

Unlawful taking of property with intent to permanently deprive.

#15

Which legal doctrine allows a person to use force, including deadly force, to defend themselves against imminent threat?

Self-defense
Explanation

Allows use of force, including deadly force, for self-defense.

#16

In the United States, which federal agency is responsible for investigating most federal crimes?

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Explanation

Responsible for investigating most federal crimes.

#17

What is the legal term for the deliberate and unlawful taking of another person's property through the use of force or fear?

Robbery
Explanation

Deliberate and unlawful taking of property through force or fear.

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