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1
Crimes are usually classified as felonies, regardless of level of moral culpability involved.
A)True
B)False
2
In order to convict a person of a crime, the government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person committed an act in violation of a criminal statute and had the capacity to form a criminal intent.
A)True
B)False
3
The Eighth Amendment prohibits the government from imposing a sentence that is grossly and exceedingly disproportionate to the offense.
A)True
B)False
4
Voluntary intoxication is always a complete defense to criminal liability.
A)True
B)False
5
A corporation may be held liable for criminal offenses committed by employees who acted within the scope of their employment and for the benefit of their employees.
A)True
B)False
6
All of the following are stages of a criminal prosecution except:
A)Initial appearance.
B)Formal charge resulting in an information.
C)Deposition.
D)Arraignment.
7
Which of the following is most likely to receive protection under the Fourth Amendment?
A)personal bank records
B)voluntary conversation between criminal defendant and government informant
C)a bag left in an open field
D)a bag found in the basement of a private residence
8
Which of the following statements are true?
A)Under the double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment, criminal defendants may not be sued for damages resulting from their wrongs.
B)Under the double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment, criminal defendants cannot be charged with more than one crime arising from the same wrongdoing.
C)Under the double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment, criminal defendants are protected from multiple criminal prosecutions for the same offense.
D)The double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment bars federal prosecution of one convicted for a state crime arising from the same wrongdoing.
9
Which of the following offenses qualify as "racketeering activity" under RICO?
A)arson
B)extortion
C)securities fraud
D)all of the above
10
Which of the following is a false statement regarding civil RICO?
A)Under RICO, the government may dissolve an enterprise for violating RICO.
B)RICO allows private individuals to recover treble damages and attorney's fees for injuries caused by a statutory violation.
C)A private individual suing under RICO must first prove that the defendant was actually convicted of a predicate offense.
D)A private individual suing under RICO must prove that the defendant violated RICO's provisions.





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