#1
Which of the following is a primary goal of the prison system?
Rehabilitation
Retribution
Vengeance
Intimidation
#2
What does the term 'corpus delicti' refer to in criminal law?
The body of the crime or the elements that prove a crime occurred
The defendant's mental state
A written confession
The victim's testimony
#3
Which Supreme Court case established the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney during police interrogation?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
#4
What is the primary objective of the juvenile justice system?
Punishment
Restitution
Rehabilitation
Life imprisonment
#5
What is the concept of 'jus soli' in relation to citizenship?
Right to bear arms
Right to free speech
Right to citizenship based on place of birth
Right to legal representation
#6
In legal terms, what does the doctrine of stare decisis refer to?
Presumption of innocence
Precedent-based decision-making
Jury selection process
Criminal liability
#7
What is the purpose of the parole system in the prison context?
Punishment
Early release under supervision
Capital punishment
Exoneration
#8
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
First Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
#9
What is the primary purpose of a grand jury in the legal system?
To issue search warrants
To determine guilt or innocence
To hear evidence and decide whether to indict
To conduct plea negotiations
#10
Which prison system philosophy emphasizes retribution and punishment as the primary goals?
Rehabilitation
Retributivism
Deterrence
Restorative justice
#11
What is the 'three-strikes law' in the context of criminal justice?
A policy for prison overcrowding
Mandatory life sentence after three serious convictions
A juvenile justice reform
Sentencing guideline for non-violent offenses
#12
Which landmark legal case established the principle of the right to counsel during interrogation?
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Gideon v. Wainwright
#13
What is the concept of 'mens rea' in criminal law?
Physical evidence
Guilty act
Criminal intent
Defense strategy
#14
In criminal law, what is the 'burden of proof'?
The defendant's obligation to prove innocence
The prosecution's obligation to prove guilt
The judge's responsibility to render a fair verdict
The jury's duty to investigate the case
#15
Which legal principle allows the government to take private property for public use with compensation to the owner?
Eminent domain
Due process
Ex post facto
Habeas corpus
#16
Which legal principle allows a person to be tried for the same crime only once?
Habeas corpus
Double jeopardy
Ex post facto
Due process
#17
In the context of criminal law, what is 'res ipsa loquitur'?
A form of hearsay evidence
The burden of proof
The thing speaks for itself
A defense strategy