Question

1. elements of a first - degree murder include

a) unlawful intentional killing
b) of a human being
c) with planning or malice aforethought
d) all of the above

1. typically, the main objective of a civil lawsuit is to

a) punish a wrongdoer
b) seek compensation
c) deter others from committing a similar offense
d) protect society
32)
________ is a legal principle that ensures that previous judicial decisions are considered when settling similar future cases.
a) precedent
b) statutory law
c) tort
d) inchoate

1. george has been convicted of a crime and been sentenced to a term of six months in jail. george most likely committed a(n) ________.

a) felony
b) act of treason
c) misdemeanor
d) infraction

1. which crime best describes an attempt by a u.s. citizen to overthrow the government of the united states?

a) espionage
b) conspiracy
c) treason
d) infraction

1. the labeling theory establishes that deviance is not created by society

a) true
b) false

1. the ________ holds that individuals cannot be held criminally responsible for their actions if at the time of the crime they did not know what they were doing or did not know that their actions were wrong.

a) substantial capacity test
b) irresistible - impulse test
c) mnaghten rule
d) durham rule

1. on your way to work, you hit and kill a pedestrian because you were texting while driving. which type of mens rea most likely exists in this situation?

a) hopeless
b) negligent
c) purposeful
d) knowing

Explanation:

• Question 30: First - degree murder requires unlawful intentional killing of a human with planning or malice aforethought, so all options are elements.
• Question 31: The main aim of a civil lawsuit is to seek compensation for the injured party.
• Question 32: Precedent is the legal principle of using past judicial decisions in similar future cases.
• Question 33: A six - month jail sentence is typical for a misdemeanor. Felonies usually have longer sentences, treason is a more serious crime, and infractions are minor.
• Question 34: Treason is the crime of attempting to overthrow the government by a U.S. citizen.
• Question 35: The Labeling Theory posits that deviance is a social construct, so the statement is false.
• Question 36: The M'Naghten rule states that individuals are not criminally responsible if they didn't know what they were doing or that it was wrong.
• Question 37: Texting while driving and causing a death shows negligence as the driver failed to exercise reasonable care.

Answer:

1. D. All of the above
2. B. seek compensation
3. A. Precedent
4. C. misdemeanor
5. C. Treason
6. B. False
7. C. M'Naghten rule
8. B. Negligent