Question 1

Counterfeiting is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a federal crime only. 
B)  a state crime only. 
C)  both a federal and state crime. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  a federal crime only. 
B)  a state crime only. 
C)  both a federal and state crime. 
D)  none of the above. C

Question 2

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO)Act authorizes both criminal and civil actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)made minor adjustments to penalties and prison sentences for executives of companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Criminal penalties for corporations are based on a percentage of sales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Perjury occurs:

Accepted Answer

A)  only in federal court. 
B)  only in written form. 
C)  only in state courts. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  only in federal court. 
B)  only in written form. 
C)  only in state courts. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 6

Destroying information stored on a computer may be a crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Corporations are entitled to Fifth Amendment protection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Felonies are punishable by a minimum of six months in prison. 
B)  Felonies involve white-collar crimes only. 
C)  Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Felonies are punishable by a minimum of six months in prison. 
B)  Felonies involve white-collar crimes only. 
C)  Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 9

Conspiracy means ____ committing a criminal act.

Accepted Answer

A)  thinking about 
B)  an agreement aimed at 
C)  thinking with others about 
D)  all of the above 
A)  thinking about 
B)  an agreement aimed at 
C)  thinking with others about 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Blackmail is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  giving money to a person to influence that person's judgment. 
B)  an illegal demand made by a public official. 
C)  an illegal demand made by a nonpublic official. 
D)  providing improper political influence. 
A)  giving money to a person to influence that person's judgment. 
B)  an illegal demand made by a public official. 
C)  an illegal demand made by a nonpublic official. 
D)  providing improper political influence.

Question 11

Sally operates a large manufacturing firm near a federal land preserve known for its waterfowl and fauna.The federal government has just filed suit against Sally and her corporation,charging them with criminal violations of various environmental protection statutes.What rights do Sally and her corporation have that are guaranteed under the United States Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Amendment requirement that a

Question 12

White-collar crimes generally involve violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Extortion and blackmail are exactly the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A crime generally consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  an act or omission. 
B)  a mental state. 
C)  a mental state and an act or omission. 
D)  a mental state,an act or omission,and harm. 
A)  an act or omission. 
B)  a mental state. 
C)  a mental state and an act or omission. 
D)  a mental state,an act or omission,and harm.

Question 15

Embezzlement involves fraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a common law crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Larceny 
B)  Robbery 
C)  Blackmail 
D)  Arson 
A)  Larceny 
B)  Robbery 
C)  Blackmail 
D)  Arson

Question 17

A person may be held criminally liable for acts committed by another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Because a corporation is not a human being,it cannot be convicted of a crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

James Smith,a health inspector for the state of Missouri,inspected a restaurant owned by Salley Slick.Smith found numerous health violations in the restaurant and fined Slick accordingly.When Smith notified Slick of the infractions,Smith strongly suggested that $5,000 "would sure prove handy in the Spring" when he planned to purchase a new fishing boat.Slick understood Smith's obvious hint and offered Smith $5,000 if he would lose the paperwork concerning the failure of the restaurant to meet proper inspection guidelines.Smith accepted the $5,000 and lost the paperwork.One month later,Smith returned to the restaurant and told Slick that he would reappear every month and find violations unless Slick produced $1,000 each month to go toward the purchase of a fleet for Smith.Slick agreed to make the $1,000 payments.What crimes have been committed by Smith and Slick?

Accepted Answer

Bribery occurs when a person's judgment

Question 20

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO)Act is a product of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress. 
B)  international trade agreements. 
C)  state law. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  Congress. 
B)  international trade agreements. 
C)  state law. 
D)  none of the above.

Exam 8: Crimes

Counterfeiting is:

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO)Act authorizes both criminal and civil actions.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)made minor adjustments to penalties and prison sentences for executives of companies.

Criminal penalties for corporations are based on a percentage of sales.

Perjury occurs:

Destroying information stored on a computer may be a crime.

Corporations are entitled to Fifth Amendment protection.

Which of the following statements is true?

Conspiracy means ____ committing a criminal act.

Blackmail is defined as:

White-collar crimes generally involve violence.

Extortion and blackmail are exactly the same.

A crime generally consists of:

Embezzlement involves fraud.

Which of the following is NOT a common law crime?

A person may be held criminally liable for acts committed by another.

Because a corporation is not a human being,it cannot be convicted of a crime.

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO)Act is a product of:

The Nature and Sources of Law

The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law

The Constitution As the Foundation of the Legal Environment

Government Regulation of Competition and Prices

Administrative Agencies

The Legal Environment of International Trade

Torts

Intellectual Property Rights

Cyberlaw

Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting on the Internet

Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance

Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

Legality and Public Policy

Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

Third Persons and Contracts

Discharge of Contracts

Breach of Contract and Remedies

Personal Property and Bailments

Legal Aspects of Supply Chain Management

Nature and Form of Sales

Title and Risk of Loss

Product Liability: Warranties and Torts

Obligations and Performance

Remedies for Breach of Sales Contracts

Kinds of Instruments, parties, and Negotiability

Transfers of Negotiable Instruments and Warranties of Parties

Liability of the Parties Under Negotiable Instruments

Checks and Funds Transfers

Nature of the Debtor-Creditor Relationship

Consumer Protection

Secured Transactions in Personal Property

Bankruptcy

Insurance

Agency

Third Persons in Agency

Regulation of Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Law

Types of Business Organizations

Partnerships

LPs, LLCs, and LLPs

Corporate Formation

Shareholder Rights in Corporations

Securities Regulation

Accountants Liability and Malpractice

Management of Corporations

Real Property

Environmental Law and Land Use Controls

Leases

Decedents Estates and Trusts

Filters