Crime and Criminal Justice Concepts and Controversies 1st Edition By Mallicoat - Test Bank

Multiple Choice

1. This type of law governs disputes between individuals or private parties.

a. Criminal

b. Civil

c. Federal

d. None of the above

Ans: B

Answer Location: Types of Law

Learning Objective: 1, Compare how criminal law differs from civil law

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Difficulty Level: Easy

Question Type: MC

2. This type of law generally involves violations of private acts, such as contracts, property disputes, and family law.

a. Criminal

b. Civil

c. Family

d. None of the above

Ans: B

Answer Location: Types of Law

Learning Objective: 1, Compare how criminal law differs from civil law

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Difficulty Level: Easy

Question Type: MC

3. In this type of law, cases are brought by the government against a defendant for violating a specific law.

a. Criminal

b. Civil

c. Family

d. Contract

Ans: A

Answer Location: Types of Law

Learning Objective: 1, Compare how criminal law differs from civil law

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Difficulty Level: Easy

Question Type: MC

4. Under civil law, the burden of proof is __________.

a. beyond a reasonable doubt

b. preponderance of the evidence

c. clear and convincing evidence

d. reasonable suspicion

Ans: B

Answer Location: Types of Law

Learning Objective: 1, Compare how criminal law differs from civil law

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Difficulty Level: Medium

Question Type: MC

5. Under criminal law, the burden of proof is __________.

a. beyond a reasonable doubt

b. preponderance of the evidence

c. clear and convincing evidence

d. probable cause

Ans: A

Answer Location: Types of Law

Learning Objective: 4, Discuss the burden of proof required in a criminal case

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Difficulty Level: Medium

Question Type: MC

6. In civil law, the person who initiates the case is called the _________.

a. prosecutor

b. defendant

c. plaintiff

d. respondent

Ans: C

Answer Location: Types of Law

Learning Objective: 1, Compare how criminal law differs from civil law

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Difficulty Level: Easy

Question Type: MC

7. This is the highest burden of proof under the law.

a. Clear and convincing evidence

b. Probable cause

c. Preponderance of the evidence

d. Beyond a reasonable doubt

Ans: D

Answer Location: Types of Law

Learning Objective: 4, Discuss the burden of proof required in a criminal case

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Difficulty Level: Medium

Question Type: MC

8. This source of law includes the highest laws of the land.

a. Statutory

b. Case

c. Administrative

d. Constitutional

Ans: D

Answer Location: Sources of Law

Learning Objective: 3, Describe the four different sources of law

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Difficulty Level: Medium

Question Type: MC

9. This source of law refers to laws that are established by governments.

a. Statutory

b. Case