Question 1

Which of the following does the Money Laundering Control Act prohibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  the fraudulent conversion of property by a person to whom that property was entrusted 
B)  obtaining property from another, with his or her consent, induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force 
C)  the use of mails or wires to defraud another person 
D)  knowingly engaging in a financial transaction that involves the proceeds of an unlawful activity 
A)  the fraudulent conversion of property by a person to whom that property was entrusted 
B)  obtaining property from another, with his or her consent, induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force 
C)  the use of mails or wires to defraud another person 
D)  knowingly engaging in a financial transaction that involves the proceeds of an unlawful activity

Question 2

When does a government grant immunity from prosecution?

Accepted Answer

On occasion, the government may want to

Question 3

The crime of ________ involves the obtaining of property from another, with his or her consent, induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear.

Accepted Answer

A)  bribery 
B)  extortion 
C)  money laundering 
D)  embezzlement 
A)  bribery 
B)  extortion 
C)  money laundering 
D)  embezzlement

Question 4

Who is the plaintiff in a criminal lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

A)  the respondent 
B)  the government 
C)  a private party 
D)  the victim 
A)  the respondent 
B)  the government 
C)  a private party 
D)  the victim

Question 5

In a criminal conspiracy, the commission of the act is not necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Tim Talon has been found by a court of law to be guilty of reckless driving and killing a pedestrian as a consequence. His defense was that he was driving under the influence of alcohol and lost control of his automobile. He was subsequently punished for his crime. How would the court classify Tim Talon's case for intent?

Accepted Answer

A)  general intent crime 
B)  criminal intent crime 
C)  nonintent crime 
D)  specific intent crime 
A)  general intent crime 
B)  criminal intent crime 
C)  nonintent crime 
D)  specific intent crime

Question 7

A defendant is protected by the Double Jeopardy Clause if his case reaches a hung jury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Corporations and businesses can seek protection under privilege against self-incrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why do governments and defendants enter into plea bargains?

Accepted Answer

The government engages in plea bargainin

Question 10

If the accused cannot afford a private defense lawyer, the government will provide one free of charge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following amendments to the U.S. Constitution protects criminal defendants from cruel and unusual punishment and also protects criminals from torture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fifth Amendment 
B)  Eighth Amendment 
C)  Fourth Amendment 
D)  Fourteenth Amendment 
A)  Fifth Amendment 
B)  Eighth Amendment 
C)  Fourth Amendment 
D)  Fourteenth Amendment

Question 12

When is the felony murder rule applied?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the murder was committed without intent while committing another crime 
B)  when the crime involves the intended murder of another person 
C)  when the felon in the case was killed while the crime transpired 
D)  when the reason for the death is found to be involuntary manslaughter 
A)  when the murder was committed without intent while committing another crime 
B)  when the crime involves the intended murder of another person 
C)  when the felon in the case was killed while the crime transpired 
D)  when the reason for the death is found to be involuntary manslaughter

Question 13

The exclusionary rule allows for evidence obtained from an unreasonable search and seizure to be introduced in trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A civil lawsuit does not require a unanimous jury vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ is a crime in which one person gives another person money, property, favors, or anything else of value for a favor in return.

Accepted Answer

A)  Battery 
B)  Bribery 
C)  Larceny 
D)  Embezzlement 
A)  Battery 
B)  Bribery 
C)  Larceny 
D)  Embezzlement

Question 16

A(n) ________ is a charge of having committed a crime, usually a felony, based on the judgment of a grand jury.

Accepted Answer

A)  indictment 
B)  information statement 
C)  arraignment 
D)  plea 
A)  indictment 
B)  information statement 
C)  arraignment 
D)  plea

Question 17

The Eighth Amendment prohibits capital punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which two elements are required to find a defendant guilty of an intent crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal act and criminal intent 
B)  victim and criminal intent 
C)  criminal act and proof of gain 
D)  motive and criminal intent 
A)  criminal act and criminal intent 
B)  victim and criminal intent 
C)  criminal act and proof of gain 
D)  motive and criminal intent

Question 19

Which of the following statements best describes a difference between indictments and information statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indictments are issued by a grand jury, while an information statement is issued by a magistrate. 
B)  Indictments are issued before a trial, while an information statement is issued after a trial. 
C)  Information statements are issued without determining guilt, while an indictment is issued where guilt is evident. 
D)  Information statements are issued to dismiss a case before it goes to trial, while an indictment is issued to bring a case to trial. 
A)  Indictments are issued by a grand jury, while an information statement is issued by a magistrate. 
B)  Indictments are issued before a trial, while an information statement is issued after a trial. 
C)  Information statements are issued without determining guilt, while an indictment is issued where guilt is evident. 
D)  Information statements are issued to dismiss a case before it goes to trial, while an indictment is issued to bring a case to trial.

Question 20

________ include environmental laws, securities laws, and antitrust laws and provide for criminal violations and penalties.

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulatory statutes 
B)  Constitutions 
C)  Charters 
D)  Resolutions 
A)  Regulatory statutes 
B)  Constitutions 
C)  Charters 
D)  Resolutions

Exam 8: Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Which of the following does the Money Laundering Control Act prohibit?

When does a government grant immunity from prosecution?

The crime of ________ involves the obtaining of property from another, with his or her consent, induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear.

Who is the plaintiff in a criminal lawsuit?

In a criminal conspiracy, the commission of the act is not necessary.

A defendant is protected by the Double Jeopardy Clause if his case reaches a hung jury.

Corporations and businesses can seek protection under privilege against self-incrimination.

Why do governments and defendants enter into plea bargains?

If the accused cannot afford a private defense lawyer, the government will provide one free of charge.

Which of the following amendments to the U.S. Constitution protects criminal defendants from cruel and unusual punishment and also protects criminals from torture?

When is the felony murder rule applied?

The exclusionary rule allows for evidence obtained from an unreasonable search and seizure to be introduced in trial.

A civil lawsuit does not require a unanimous jury vote.

________ is a crime in which one person gives another person money, property, favors, or anything else of value for a favor in return.

A(n) ________ is a charge of having committed a crime, usually a felony, based on the judgment of a grand jury.

The Eighth Amendment prohibits capital punishment.

Which two elements are required to find a defendant guilty of an intent crime?

Which of the following statements best describes a difference between indictments and information statements?

________ include environmental laws, securities laws, and antitrust laws and provide for criminal violations and penalties.

Legal Heritage and the Digital Age

Courts and Jurisdiction

Judicial, Alternative, and E-Dispute Resolution

Constitutional Law for Business and E-Commerce

Intentional Torts and Negligence

Product and Strict Liability

Intellectual Property and Cyber Piracy

Nature of Traditional and E-Contracts

Agreement

Consideration and Promissory Estoppel

Capacity and Legality

Genuineness of Assent and Undue Influence

Statute of Frauds and Equitable Exceptions

Third-Party Rights and Discharge

Remedies for Breach of Traditional and E-Contracts

Digital Law and E-Commerce

Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

Title to Goods and Risk of Loss

Remedies for Breach of Sales and Lease Contracts

Warranties

Creation of Negotiable Instruments

Holder in Due Course and Transferability

Liability, Defenses, and Discharge

Banking System and Electronic Financial Transactions

Credit, Mortgages, and Debtors Rights

Secured Transactions

Bankruptcy and Reorganization

Agency Formation and Termination

Liability of Principals, Agents, and Independent Contractors

Employment, Worker Protection, and Immigration Law

Labor Law

Equal Opportunity in Employment

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and General Partnerships

Limited Partnerships and Special Partnerships

Corporate Formation and Financing

Corporate Governance and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Corporate Acquisitions and Multinational Corporations

Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships

Franchise and Special Forms of Business

Investor Protection and E-Securities Transactions

Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business

Administrative Law and Regulatory Agencies

Consumer Protection and Product Safety

Environmental Protection

Antitrust Law and Unfair Trade Practices

Personal Property, Real Property, and Insurance

Real Property

Landlord-Tenant Law and Land Use Regulation

Insurance

Accountants Duties and Liability

Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Family Law

International and World Trade Law

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