Question 1

With the exception of ______ cases,courts have generally deferred to legislative bodies to determine the appropriate penalty for criminal offenses.

Accepted Answer

death

Question 2

A (2 words)offense is one that is NOT naturally evil but is made unlawful solely by legislation.

Accepted Answer

malum prohibitum

Question 3

Which of the following factors is a required component of a criminal prosecution?

Accepted Answer

A) In a crime a specific person must be identified as the victim of the conduct. 
B) The legislature or a court must have declared the conduct to be a crime prior to its occurrence. 
C) The government prosecutor is responsible for moving the case forward. 
D) A human victim must sign a sworn complaint before prosecution may commence. 
A) In a crime a specific person must be identified as the victim of the conduct. 
B) The legislature or a court must have declared the conduct to be a crime prior to its occurrence. 
C) The government prosecutor is responsible for moving the case forward. 
D) A human victim must sign a sworn complaint before prosecution may commence. C

Question 4

Identify and briefly discuss three legal limits on the creation of a criminal statute.

Accepted Answer

The legal limits on the creation of a cr

Question 5

One purpose of criminal law is to deter the commission of criminal offenses.In your view,how much does the threat of punishment deter you from engaging in undesirable social behavior?

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary bu

Question 6

Select one of the statutory purposes of the Texas Penal Code.Discuss how well this purpose is achieved in day-to-day society.

Accepted Answer

Any of the statutory purposes listed in

Question 7

An important concept in American criminal law is the principle of stare decisis.A synonym for the principle of stare decisis is:

Accepted Answer

A) the rule of primogeniture. 
B) the rule of legal precedent. 
C) the rule in Shelly's case. 
D) the rule of three. 
A) the rule of primogeniture. 
B) the rule of legal precedent. 
C) the rule in Shelly's case. 
D) the rule of three.

Question 8

The __________ doctrine is whereby a higher level government entity assumes total authority for lawmaking responsibility regarding a particular topic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ doctrine is whereby a higher...

Question 9

For Texas to exercise jurisdiction over a crime,only a single element of the offense need occur with the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In classifying crimes,an offense which potentially requires incarceration in a penitentiary is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) breach of the peace. 
B) crime involving moral turpitude. 
C) felony. 
D) misprision offense. 
A) breach of the peace. 
B) crime involving moral turpitude. 
C) felony. 
D) misprision offense.

Question 11

The primary historical foundation of Texas criminal law is the Code Napoléon used in 19?? century Spain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

For a Texas criminal statute to apply to an individual's conduct,the conduct must have:

Accepted Answer

A) occurred within the state. 
B) occurred outside the state but caused a harmful result within the state. 
C) either a or b above. 
D) both occurred within the state and caused a harmful result within the state. 
A) occurred within the state. 
B) occurred outside the state but caused a harmful result within the state. 
C) either a or b above. 
D) both occurred within the state and caused a harmful result within the state.

Question 13

If a particular criminal law lacks the support of the bulk of the population,the courts will generally ignore the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The unwritten Common Law crimes have been statutorily abolished in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The principle of __________ means that no crime occurs without the existence of a previously enacted law.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The principle of __________ means that no...

Question 16

List and briefly describe the three objectives of the Texas Penal Code that seek to insure the public safety.

Accepted Answer

The three objectives of the Te

Question 17

In addition to its Anglo-American legal heritage,the laws of Texas have been somewhat influenced by the laws of the countries of ____________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to its Anglo-American legal heritage,the...

Question 18

For a crime to be categorized as a breach of the peace,sufficient noise must be created that would disturb the reasonable person under same or similar circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The extent of Texas' criminal jurisdiction into the Gulf of Mexico is limited by federal law to three miles from the mean high tide line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a stated purpose of the Texas Penal Code?

Accepted Answer

A) to punish persons who violate the rules of society 
B) to insure the public safety by incarcerating those individuals that reject majority rule. 
C) to punish corporations who create dangers to the public health and welfare 
D) to guide and limit the exercise of official discretion by law enforcement. 
A) to punish persons who violate the rules of society 
B) to insure the public safety by incarcerating those individuals that reject majority rule. 
C) to punish corporations who create dangers to the public health and welfare 
D) to guide and limit the exercise of official discretion by law enforcement.

With the exception of ______ cases,courts have generally deferred to legislative bodies to determine the appropriate penalty for criminal offenses.

A (2 words)offense is one that is NOT naturally evil but is made unlawful solely by legislation.

Which of the following factors is a required component of a criminal prosecution?

Identify and briefly discuss three legal limits on the creation of a criminal statute.

One purpose of criminal law is to deter the commission of criminal offenses.In your view,how much does the threat of punishment deter you from engaging in undesirable social behavior?

Select one of the statutory purposes of the Texas Penal Code.Discuss how well this purpose is achieved in day-to-day society.

An important concept in American criminal law is the principle of stare decisis.A synonym for the principle of stare decisis is:

The __________ doctrine is whereby a higher level government entity assumes total authority for lawmaking responsibility regarding a particular topic.

For Texas to exercise jurisdiction over a crime,only a single element of the offense need occur with the state.

In classifying crimes,an offense which potentially requires incarceration in a penitentiary is known as a:

The primary historical foundation of Texas criminal law is the Code Napoléon used in 19?? century Spain.

For a Texas criminal statute to apply to an individual's conduct,the conduct must have:

If a particular criminal law lacks the support of the bulk of the population,the courts will generally ignore the law.

The unwritten Common Law crimes have been statutorily abolished in Texas.

The principle of __________ means that no crime occurs without the existence of a previously enacted law.

List and briefly describe the three objectives of the Texas Penal Code that seek to insure the public safety.

In addition to its Anglo-American legal heritage,the laws of Texas have been somewhat influenced by the laws of the countries of __ and .

For a crime to be categorized as a breach of the peace,sufficient noise must be created that would disturb the reasonable person under same or similar circumstances.

The extent of Texas' criminal jurisdiction into the Gulf of Mexico is limited by federal law to three miles from the mean high tide line.

Which of the following is a stated purpose of the Texas Penal Code?

Elements of a Crime

The Criminal Law in Daily Practice

Parties to Offenses

Criminal Homicide

Assault and Sexual Assault

Kidnapping and Related Offenses

Property Destruction Offenses

Theft,Fraud,and Related Offenses

Robbery,Burglary,and Criminal Trespass

Offenses Against Government Operations

Public Disorder,Indecency,Health,and Safety Offenses

Intoxication Offenses

Preparatory Offenses and Organized Criminal Activity

General Defenses and Justification

Federal Criminal Law

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Exam 1: Foundations of Criminal Law

With the exception of ______ cases,courts have generally deferred to legislative bodies to determine the appropriate penalty for criminal offenses.

A (2 words)offense is one that is NOT naturally evil but is made unlawful solely by legislation.

Which of the following factors is a required component of a criminal prosecution?

Identify and briefly discuss three legal limits on the creation of a criminal statute.

One purpose of criminal law is to deter the commission of criminal offenses.In your view,how much does the threat of punishment deter you from engaging in undesirable social behavior?

Select one of the statutory purposes of the Texas Penal Code.Discuss how well this purpose is achieved in day-to-day society.

An important concept in American criminal law is the principle of stare decisis.A synonym for the principle of stare decisis is:

The __________ doctrine is whereby a higher level government entity assumes total authority for lawmaking responsibility regarding a particular topic.

For Texas to exercise jurisdiction over a crime,only a single element of the offense need occur with the state.

In classifying crimes,an offense which potentially requires incarceration in a penitentiary is known as a:

The primary historical foundation of Texas criminal law is the Code Napoléon used in 19?? century Spain.

For a Texas criminal statute to apply to an individual's conduct,the conduct must have:

If a particular criminal law lacks the support of the bulk of the population,the courts will generally ignore the law.

The unwritten Common Law crimes have been statutorily abolished in Texas.

The principle of __________ means that no crime occurs without the existence of a previously enacted law.

List and briefly describe the three objectives of the Texas Penal Code that seek to insure the public safety.

In addition to its Anglo-American legal heritage,the laws of Texas have been somewhat influenced by the laws of the countries of ____________ and __________.

For a crime to be categorized as a breach of the peace,sufficient noise must be created that would disturb the reasonable person under same or similar circumstances.

The extent of Texas' criminal jurisdiction into the Gulf of Mexico is limited by federal law to three miles from the mean high tide line.

Which of the following is a stated purpose of the Texas Penal Code?

Elements of a Crime

The Criminal Law in Daily Practice

Parties to Offenses

Criminal Homicide

Assault and Sexual Assault

Kidnapping and Related Offenses

Property Destruction Offenses

Theft,Fraud,and Related Offenses

Robbery,Burglary,and Criminal Trespass

Offenses Against Government Operations

Public Disorder,Indecency,Health,and Safety Offenses

Intoxication Offenses

Preparatory Offenses and Organized Criminal Activity

General Defenses and Justification

Federal Criminal Law

Filters

In addition to its Anglo-American legal heritage,the laws of Texas have been somewhat influenced by the laws of the countries of __ and .