#1
What is the legal principle of 'mens rea' primarily concerned with?
The guilty act
The guilty mind
The harm caused
The motive behind the crime
#2
In criminal law, what does 'actus reus' refer to?
The mental state of the defendant
The physical act of committing a crime
The motive behind the crime
The negligence of the defendant
#3
What is the primary purpose of criminal law?
To rehabilitate offenders
To protect society
To compensate victims
To promote justice
#4
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a violent crime?
Murder
Burglary
Assault
Robbery
#5
What is the main purpose of 'criminal sentencing'?
To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant.
To compensate victims for their losses.
To impose punishment for criminal offenses.
To provide rehabilitation for offenders.
#6
What is the difference between 'felony' and 'misdemeanor'?
The severity of the crime and potential punishment.
The type of crime committed.
The location where the crime occurred.
The involvement of violence in the crime.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a requisite for a crime under the principle of 'actus reus'?
Voluntary act
Mental state
Consciousness
Physical act
#8
According to the 'M'Naghten Rule,' a defendant is deemed insane if:
They lack the capacity to understand their actions
They were intoxicated at the time of the crime
They committed the crime under duress
They have a history of mental illness
#9
Which of the following is NOT a defense in criminal law?
Self-defense
Insanity
Negligence
Duress
#10
What is the difference between 'specific intent' and 'general intent' crimes?
The level of intent required
The severity of the crime
The presence of premeditation
The type of harm caused
#11
What is the difference between 'mens rea' and 'actus reus'?
Mens rea refers to the guilty act, while actus reus refers to the guilty mind.
Mens rea refers to the guilty mind, while actus reus refers to the guilty act.
Mens rea and actus reus are synonymous terms in criminal law.
Mens rea and actus reus are both defenses in criminal law.
#12
What is the 'burden of proof' in criminal cases?
The obligation of the defendant to prove their innocence.
The obligation of the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The obligation of the judge to provide a fair trial.
The obligation of the jury to reach a unanimous verdict.
#13
What is the 'doctrine of transferred intent' in criminal law?
Intent can be transferred from one victim to another
Intent can be transferred from one crime to another
Intent can be transferred from one defendant to another
Intent can be transferred from one jurisdiction to another
#14
What does the 'corpus delicti' of a crime refer to?
The body of the victim
The physical evidence of the crime
The guilty mind of the defendant
The elements of the crime itself
#15
Under what circumstance might a person be held liable for 'strict liability' crimes?
When they have a prior criminal record
When they act with malicious intent
When they engage in inherently dangerous activities
When they are unaware of committing the crime
#16
What is the purpose of the 'ex post facto' principle in criminal law?
To ensure fair and impartial trials.
To prevent the passage of retroactive laws that criminalize past conduct.
To allow for the admission of hearsay evidence in court.
To protect defendants from self-incrimination.
#17
What is the 'principle of legality' in criminal law?
The concept that laws must be clear and understandable to the average person.
The requirement for laws to be passed by a legislative body.
The prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment.
The right to a fair and speedy trial.
#18
What does the term 'inchoate offense' refer to in criminal law?
An offense that is planned but not yet completed.
An offense that is committed under the influence of alcohol.
An offense that results in bodily harm.
An offense that is committed by a minor.