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Crime is defined as a violation of

A
safety.
B
morals.
C
law.
D
community.
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Which scenario would be considered a crime?

A
failing to stop at a stop sign
B
leaving trash bags in your basement
C
lying to your parents
D
sending an offensive text message
3

A criminal case may be dismissed if which event occurs?

A
The jury decides it cannot reach a verdict.
B
A juror speaks with the press before the trial is over.
C
The judge feels there is no reasonable case against the defendant.
D
A witness gives false information on the stand.
6

Which scenario best shows an example of a social factor that contributes to crime?

A
a parent teaching a child that stealing is acceptable
B
a person seeing a cash register left open and taking money
C
a woman throwing garbage on the ground rather than in a trash can
D
a man needing money for new shoes
7

The most immediate effects of crime are felt by

A
perpetrators.
B
victims.
C
defendants.
D
communities.
8

Criminology is the study of

A
why crime is committed.
B
the effect of crime on the community.
C
criminal trials and cases.
D
victims’ reactions to crime.
9

Which statement illustrates the domino effect of one person’s crime on an entire community?

A
The criminal’s actions may cause his employer to lose money.
B
The criminal’s friends might decide to follow his example.
C
The criminal may face a prison sentence.
D
The criminal may lose money through being fined for his crime.
10

Defendants are entitled to due process under

A
the Articles of Confederation.
B
the Constitution.
C
the Declaration of Independence.
D
the Writ of Certiorari.

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