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Yuna’s friend Max stole three shirts from the local department store. Yuna hid the shirts at her house to protect Max. If the crime is discovered, what could Yuna be charged with?

A
aiding Max’s theft
B
being Max’s accomplice
C
attempting a crime
D
organizing Max’s theft
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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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In a criminal case, the government brings charges against the

A
plaintiff.
B
defendant.
C
victim.
D
criminal.
4

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.
5

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

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.
7

The most immediate effects of crime are felt by

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

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
9

Disorderly conduct is an example of a crime against

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

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