Intro to Criminal Justice FINAL EXAM
study guide Questions with Answers
If a person has a guilty mind or a blameworthy state of mind, this describes the element
of _____________ - ANSWERSMens Rea
A major exception to the mens rea principle is called - ANSWERSStrict Liability
The test used by most states to determine insanity today is called the ________ test. -
ANSWERSright - from- wrong
Which amendment contains the warrant clause? - ANSWERSFourth Amendment
The right against cruel and unusual punishment is found in the - ANSWERSEighth
Amendment
The processess followed by police, prosecutors, and judges as well as the rights
possessed by ____________ criminal law. - ANSWERSProcedural
The definitions of crimes and people eligible for punishment are spelled out in ________
criminal law. - ANSWERSSubstantive
Entrapment occurs when a - ANSWERSa police officer entices a citizen to commit a
crime that he or she was not predisposed to commit
Which amendment protects privacy by barring unreasonable searches by police? -
ANSWERSFourth
The double jeopardy clause is found in the - ANSWERSFifth Amendment
Which amendment requires that the amount of bail not be excessive? -
ANSWERSEighth Amendment
Which of the following indicates that for a crime to occur there must be an act of
commission or omission by the accused? - ANSWERSActus Reas
The elements of a crime consist of - ANSWERSAttendant circumstances, mens rea,
and actus reus
When people break the aw in order to save themselves or prevent a greater harm, they
will likely use the defense of ____________ in court. - ANSWERSNecessity
The right to a fair trial if found in the - ANSWERSSixth Amendment
study guide Questions with Answers
If a person has a guilty mind or a blameworthy state of mind, this describes the element
of _____________ - ANSWERSMens Rea
A major exception to the mens rea principle is called - ANSWERSStrict Liability
The test used by most states to determine insanity today is called the ________ test. -
ANSWERSright - from- wrong
Which amendment contains the warrant clause? - ANSWERSFourth Amendment
The right against cruel and unusual punishment is found in the - ANSWERSEighth
Amendment
The processess followed by police, prosecutors, and judges as well as the rights
possessed by ____________ criminal law. - ANSWERSProcedural
The definitions of crimes and people eligible for punishment are spelled out in ________
criminal law. - ANSWERSSubstantive
Entrapment occurs when a - ANSWERSa police officer entices a citizen to commit a
crime that he or she was not predisposed to commit
Which amendment protects privacy by barring unreasonable searches by police? -
ANSWERSFourth
The double jeopardy clause is found in the - ANSWERSFifth Amendment
Which amendment requires that the amount of bail not be excessive? -
ANSWERSEighth Amendment
Which of the following indicates that for a crime to occur there must be an act of
commission or omission by the accused? - ANSWERSActus Reas
The elements of a crime consist of - ANSWERSAttendant circumstances, mens rea,
and actus reus
When people break the aw in order to save themselves or prevent a greater harm, they
will likely use the defense of ____________ in court. - ANSWERSNecessity
The right to a fair trial if found in the - ANSWERSSixth Amendment
