#1
What is the primary purpose of criminal law?
To maintain public order and safety by punishing offenders
ExplanationPunishing offenders to maintain public order and safety.
#2
What is the 'rule of law'?
The principle that laws apply equally to all individuals
ExplanationLaws applying equally to all individuals.
#3
What is a 'public defender'?
A lawyer provided to defendants who cannot afford one
ExplanationA lawyer provided to defendants who cannot afford one.
#4
Which of the following is considered a misdemeanor?
Shoplifting small amounts
ExplanationShoplifting small amounts.
#5
The principle of 'legality' in criminal law means:
Only the legislature can make conduct criminal
ExplanationOnly the legislature can criminalize conduct.
#6
What is double jeopardy?
Being tried twice for the same crime in the same jurisdiction
ExplanationBeing tried twice for the same crime in the same jurisdiction.
#7
Mens rea refers to:
The mental state of the defendant at the time of the crime
ExplanationThe mental state of the defendant at the time of the crime.
#8
What does the 'exclusionary rule' entail?
Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court
ExplanationIllegally obtained evidence cannot be used in court.
#9
What is 'habeas corpus'?
A principle that allows prisoners to challenge their imprisonment
ExplanationPrisoners' right to challenge their imprisonment.