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The Criminal Justice Process Answers

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Most of the recent crimes in the United States have been crimes against

A
people.
B
property.
C
public safety.
D
the environment.
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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
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Which crime is classified as a misdemeanor?

A
assault
B
burglary
C
murder
D
speeding
4

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.
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Which of these is a guarantee to a defendant under due process?

A
a jury
B
a verdict
C
a lawyer
D
a sentence
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
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Mariana Gomez, the defendant in a burglary case, was just found not guilty by the jury. Ariel Yosef, the plaintiff in the case, is unhappy with the verdict, as he believes Mariana is guilty. Which action can Ariel take?

A
He can request a retrial.
B
He can ask for a mistrial.
C
He can request an appeal.
D
He has no option; the verdict is final.
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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.
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In a criminal case, the government brings charges against the

A
plaintiff.
B
defendant.
C
victim.
D
criminal.
10

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

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