#1
Which of the following is NOT a necessary element of felony murder?
Intent to commit the underlying felony
Causation between the felony and the death
Premeditation to kill
Death of a person
#2
In felony murder, the death that occurs must be a result of which of the following?
The direct actions of the defendant
Any reasonably foreseeable actions during the commission of the felony
Death caused by a third party unrelated to the felony
Death caused by natural causes
#3
Which of the following best defines the concept of 'felony murder'?
Any murder committed with a firearm
A killing that occurs during the commission of a felony
A premeditated murder
A murder that happens in a rural area
#4
Under the felony murder rule, what is the legal consequence regarding the intent to kill?
Intent to kill is always required for a felony murder conviction
Intent to kill is irrelevant in establishing guilt for felony murder
Intent to kill is required only if the death was premeditated
Intent to kill must be proven separately from the underlying felony
#5
What is the 'agency theory' regarding felony murder?
It holds all participants in the felony equally responsible for any resulting deaths.
It only holds the primary perpetrator responsible for any resulting deaths.
It requires proof of direct causation between the defendant's actions and the victim's death.
It excludes liability for any deaths caused by third parties during the felony.
#6
Which of the following is a limitation or exception to the felony murder rule?
The merger doctrine
The independent intervening cause doctrine
The year-and-a-day rule
The double jeopardy clause
#7
Which of the following is NOT a common criticism of the felony murder rule?
It may lead to disproportionate punishments.
It may discourage law enforcement from investigating crimes.
It may undermine the principle of proportionality in sentencing.
It may incentivize criminals to commit more serious felonies.
#8
In some jurisdictions, what term is used instead of 'felony murder'?
Strict liability homicide
Accomplice liability
Involuntary manslaughter
Depraved-heart murder
#9
Which of the following is an example of a felony that can lead to a felony murder charge?
Trespassing
Shoplifting
Assault
Burglary
#10
Under the felony murder rule, what level of participation in the felony is typically required for liability?
Direct perpetration
Knowing participation
Constructive participation
Any level of involvement
#11
What is the significance of the 'inherently dangerous felony' doctrine in felony murder cases?
It limits the types of felonies that can result in a felony murder charge.
It requires the felony to be dangerous in every conceivable circumstance.
It eliminates the requirement of proving causation between the felony and the death.
It extends felony murder liability to all participants, regardless of their level of involvement.
#12
Which famous legal case is often cited regarding the felony murder rule?
Roe v. Wade
Gregg v. Georgia
Furman v. Georgia
People v. Smith
#13
Which U.S. Supreme Court case established limits on the application of the felony murder rule?
Enmund v. Florida
Atkins v. Virginia
Roper v. Simmons
Graham v. Florida
#14
Under the 'proximate cause' theory in felony murder, what is necessary to establish liability?
The defendant's actions were the sole cause of death.
The defendant's actions were a substantial factor in causing the death.
The defendant had specific intent to cause the death.
The defendant acted with extreme recklessness.