The Criminal Justice Process Answers

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Stealing is an example of a crime against

A
the environment.
B
property.
C
a person.
D
public safety.
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In a criminal trial, what happens after lawyers give their opening statements?

A
A jury is selected.
B
Evidence is presented.
C
The jury decides on a verdict.
D
Lawyers deliver closing statements.
3

Disorderly conduct is an example of a crime against

A
a person.
B
property.
C
the environment.
D
public safety.
4

Which statement best explains why the government serves as the plaintiff in a criminal case?

A
Crime affects society, so it is the government’s responsibility to bring cases against defendants to deal with them as harshly as possible.
B
Individuals are never directly harmed by violations of the law, so they cannot be plaintiffs in criminal cases.
C
A crime is a violation of the law, which was made and enforced by the government, not individuals.
D
Individual plaintiffs might know the defendant and therefore cannot be impartial in charging them with a crime.
5

Which type of crime could cause a victim to suffer job loss or disability?

A
crimes against property
B
crimes against people
C
crimes against public safety
D
crimes against the environment
6

In the trial of Amos v. Smith, John Amos allegedly burglarized Amanda Smith’s home. What role does each person play in the trial?

A
Amos is the plaintiff; Smith is the defendant.
B
Smith is the victim; Amos is the plaintiff.
C
Amos is the defendant; Smith is the plaintiff.
D
Smith is the criminal; Amos is the defendant.
8

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.
10

The most immediate effects of crime are felt by

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

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