Intro to Criminal Justice
FINAL EXAM
For each question, select the most correct answer.
You are to email me your answers – within and as a new email. DO NOT MAKE IT AN ATTACHMENT!
DO NOT RESEND ME THE QUIZ WITH THE ANSWERS HIGHLIGHTED. Just send me a new email with
your Name, Course Name, FINAL EXAM and the Question Numbers and Answers. (34 Questions)
1. The due process model puts forth the idea that defendants should be
presumed innocent and that granting too much freedom to law enforcement
will result in the loss of freedom and civil liberties for all Americans.
True False
2. The crime control model believes that punishment will serve as a deterrent to
crime, but there must be expedience and finality in the courts to ensure the
deterrent effect.
True False
3. Prosecuting attorneys exercise discretion when determining whether
or not to bring charges against an arrestee.
True False
4. Police officers decide whether to bring criminal charges against an arrestee.
True False
5. At the preliminary hearing, there must be a finding of proof beyond a
reasonable doubt for the case to continue.
True False
6. When the accused enters a plea of nolo contendere, he/she accepts
the penalty ordered by the court without admitting his/her guilt.
True False
7. If the appellate court agrees to hear a case, it means the defendant will
have a new trial in front of the appellate court.
True False
8. One’s state of mind to commit a crime is known as a person’s ______.
A. intent B. motive
C. recklessness D. negligence
9. What is another term that may be used to describe that a person
intended to commit a crime on purpose?
A. without due caution B. malicious
C. negligent D. reckless
10. The doctrine of stare decisis (Latin for "to stand by things settled") states that once
a court has established a principle of law, it will apply to all future cases in
which the facts are substantially the same.
True False
FINAL EXAM
For each question, select the most correct answer.
You are to email me your answers – within and as a new email. DO NOT MAKE IT AN ATTACHMENT!
DO NOT RESEND ME THE QUIZ WITH THE ANSWERS HIGHLIGHTED. Just send me a new email with
your Name, Course Name, FINAL EXAM and the Question Numbers and Answers. (34 Questions)
1. The due process model puts forth the idea that defendants should be
presumed innocent and that granting too much freedom to law enforcement
will result in the loss of freedom and civil liberties for all Americans.
True False
2. The crime control model believes that punishment will serve as a deterrent to
crime, but there must be expedience and finality in the courts to ensure the
deterrent effect.
True False
3. Prosecuting attorneys exercise discretion when determining whether
or not to bring charges against an arrestee.
True False
4. Police officers decide whether to bring criminal charges against an arrestee.
True False
5. At the preliminary hearing, there must be a finding of proof beyond a
reasonable doubt for the case to continue.
True False
6. When the accused enters a plea of nolo contendere, he/she accepts
the penalty ordered by the court without admitting his/her guilt.
True False
7. If the appellate court agrees to hear a case, it means the defendant will
have a new trial in front of the appellate court.
True False
8. One’s state of mind to commit a crime is known as a person’s ______.
A. intent B. motive
C. recklessness D. negligence
9. What is another term that may be used to describe that a person
intended to commit a crime on purpose?
A. without due caution B. malicious
C. negligent D. reckless
10. The doctrine of stare decisis (Latin for "to stand by things settled") states that once
a court has established a principle of law, it will apply to all future cases in
which the facts are substantially the same.
True False
