Question 1

5 out of 5 points Crimes are generally defined and their punishments specified by: Answer Selected Answer: codes and statutes. Correct Answer: codes and statutes.

Question 2

5 out of 5 points Criminal laws: Answer Selected Answer: vary from state to state. Correct Answer: vary from state to state.

Question 3

5 out of 5 points Which of the following statements is true? Answer Selected Answer:

Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors. Correct Answer: Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors.

Question 4

5 out of 5 points A crime generally consists of: Answer Selected Answer: a mental state and an act or omission. Correct Answer: a mental state and an act or omission.

Question 5

0 out of 5 points Conspiracy means ____ committing a criminal act. Answer Selected Answer: an agreement aimed at Correct Answer: an agreement aimed at

Question 6

5 out of 5 points

Racketeering is defined as: Answer Selected Answer:

using money derived from illegal activities to invest in legitimate businesses.

Correct Answer: using money derived from illegal activities to invest in legitimate businesses.

Question 7

5 out of 5 points Bribery is defined as: Answer Selected Answer:

giving money, property, or any benefit to a person to influence that person's judgment.

Correct Answer:

giving money, property, or any benefit to a person to influence that person's judgment.

Question 8

5 out of 5 points Blackmail is defined as: Answer Selected Answer:

an illegal demand made by a nonpublic official. Correct Answer: an illegal demand made by a nonpublic official.

Question 9

0 out of 5 points A wrong that arises from a violation of a private duty is called a: Answer Selected Answer: tort. Correct Answer: tort.

Question 10

5 out of 5 points Concerning torts and crimes, choose the correct statement: Answer Selected Answer: A crime may also be a tort. Correct Answer: A crime may also be a tort.

Question 11

5 out of 5 points

Torts are classified as: Answer Selected Answer: intentional, negligence, and strict liability. Correct Answer: intentional, negligence, and strict liability.

Question 12

5 out of 5 points A shopkeeper may lose the shopkeepers privilege if: Answer Selected Answer: the customer is kept an unreasonable amount of time. Correct Answer: the customer is kept an unreasonable amount of time.

Question 13

5 out of 5 points The tort of invasion of privacy includes: Answer Selected Answer: all of the above. Correct Answer:

all of the above.

Question 14

5 out of 5 points A contract is: Answer Selected Answer: all of the above. Correct Answer: all of the above.

Question 15

5 out of 5 points The elements of a contract include all of the following except: Answer Selected Answer: an illegal purpose. Correct Answer: an illegal purpose.

Question 16

5 out of 5 points The subject matter of a contract may relate to: Answer

Selected Answer: all of the above. Correct Answer: all of the above.

Question 17

5 out of 5 points The promisor in a contract may also be called the: Answer Selected Answer: obligor. Correct Answer: obligor.

Question 18

5 out of 5 points A bilateral contract requires: Answer Selected Answer: both an offer and an acceptance. Correct Answer: both an offer and an acceptance.

Question 19

5 out of 5 points

An implied contract is shown by: Answer Selected Answer: the acts and conduct of the parties. Correct Answer: the acts and conduct of the parties.

Question 20

5 out of 5 points An executory contract is: Answer Selected Answer: entered into but not fully performed. Correct Answer: entered into but not fully performed.