BLAW Exam 2 KSU Practice Questions
with All Solved Solutions 2026
Updated.
The purpose of criminal law - Answer to punish an offender for causing harm to public
health, safety, or morals
In a criminal proceeding the ____ files charges against the defendant - Answer The
government
The ______ is always a party to a criminal action - Answer Government
In a criminal trial ____ is seen as the victim - Answer society
Burden of proof in a criminal case is - Answer beyond a reasonable doubt
Actus Reus - Answer guilty act
Mens Rea - Answer guilty mind
To prove actus reus - Answer the government must show that prohibited act resulted
because of the behavior of the defendant
purposeful - Answer intending to cause a specific harm
knowingly - Answer not intending to cause a specific harm but being aware that such harm
would be caused
reckless - Answer careless; without caution ignores substantial risk
negligent - Answer does not meet standard of care that reasonable person would in that
particular context
liability without fault (strict liability) - Answer liability in which responsibility for damages is
imposed regardless of the existence of negligence
, Felony - Answer punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Misdemeanor - Answer a less serious crime that is usually punishable in a local jail for less
than one year, or by a fine or both.
petty offense - Answer A less serious crime that is usually punishable by a fine or an
extremely short period of imprisonment less than 6 months
white collar crime - Answer nonviolent crimes committed by business entities or individuals
to gain a personal or business advantage, against society
incarceration, Community Service, House Arrest, Not Employable - Answer punishments for
white collar crimes
Bribery - Answer the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit
advantage
Bribery of a public official - Answer a statutory offense under federal law, which also covers
bribes offered to witnesses in exchange for testimony
to demonstrate bribery under statute - Answer 1) something offered 2) public official 3)
intent to influence judgement or conduct
public official - Answer anyone who acts on behalf of the government
commerical bribery - Answer bribe in exchange for new information or payoffs
bribery of foreign officials - Answer payment to foreign officials to influence foregin affairs or
government
FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) - Answer criminalizing the act of paying foreign business
or government leaders to get business,
extortion - Answer to blackmail
Criminal Fraud - Answer When the perpetrator intentionally makes false statements to the
victim to obtain his money or property or some other advantage.
with All Solved Solutions 2026
Updated.
The purpose of criminal law - Answer to punish an offender for causing harm to public
health, safety, or morals
In a criminal proceeding the ____ files charges against the defendant - Answer The
government
The ______ is always a party to a criminal action - Answer Government
In a criminal trial ____ is seen as the victim - Answer society
Burden of proof in a criminal case is - Answer beyond a reasonable doubt
Actus Reus - Answer guilty act
Mens Rea - Answer guilty mind
To prove actus reus - Answer the government must show that prohibited act resulted
because of the behavior of the defendant
purposeful - Answer intending to cause a specific harm
knowingly - Answer not intending to cause a specific harm but being aware that such harm
would be caused
reckless - Answer careless; without caution ignores substantial risk
negligent - Answer does not meet standard of care that reasonable person would in that
particular context
liability without fault (strict liability) - Answer liability in which responsibility for damages is
imposed regardless of the existence of negligence
, Felony - Answer punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Misdemeanor - Answer a less serious crime that is usually punishable in a local jail for less
than one year, or by a fine or both.
petty offense - Answer A less serious crime that is usually punishable by a fine or an
extremely short period of imprisonment less than 6 months
white collar crime - Answer nonviolent crimes committed by business entities or individuals
to gain a personal or business advantage, against society
incarceration, Community Service, House Arrest, Not Employable - Answer punishments for
white collar crimes
Bribery - Answer the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit
advantage
Bribery of a public official - Answer a statutory offense under federal law, which also covers
bribes offered to witnesses in exchange for testimony
to demonstrate bribery under statute - Answer 1) something offered 2) public official 3)
intent to influence judgement or conduct
public official - Answer anyone who acts on behalf of the government
commerical bribery - Answer bribe in exchange for new information or payoffs
bribery of foreign officials - Answer payment to foreign officials to influence foregin affairs or
government
FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) - Answer criminalizing the act of paying foreign business
or government leaders to get business,
extortion - Answer to blackmail
Criminal Fraud - Answer When the perpetrator intentionally makes false statements to the
victim to obtain his money or property or some other advantage.
