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SPEA V184 MIDTERM EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++
2025/2026
Terms in this set (99)
What is the Mens rea indicates a guilty mind, whereas actus
difference between rea indicates a guilty act
mens rea and actus
rea?
A crime that is enacted when preparing to
What is an inchoate carry out another crime but is considered
crime? "incomplete" in that the crime did not
fully occur. Ex: attempt to murder but
only
injured the person. Types: solicitation, attempt,
conspiracy
A police officer can a probable cause
obtain a search
warrant if they
have what?
What is the A rule that says evidence that is
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exclusionary rule? discovered in violation of the Constitution
cannot be used against the defendant
A police officer must reasonable suspicion
have what to stop
and frisk
someone?
What is necessary probable cause, oath/signed by judge,
for police to obtain a name the place they want to search, have
search warrant to ask and list items they want to
seize,
"Good faith exception" - police do not
Exceptions to valid intentionally violate the constitution.
search warrant "Fruit of the Poisonous tree"- can't get it
another way once identified through
illegal means
Who brings an a grand jury
indictment
What is a Miranda An explanation of rights that must be given
warning? before any custodial interrogation.
What type of lawyer State prosecutor
functions as the
prosecuting
attorney?
Explain the basics of Trial courts find facts, apply the law to
trial court. facts, make a decision on the case, and
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sentence the defendant (in criminal
cases)
Explain the basics of Appellate courts do not retry facts of
appellate courts. cases, they handle questions of the law
only. No jury
Explain enumerated Limited powers of the United States
powers Congress, listed in Article I Section 8 of
the US Constitution. This applies to
federal circumstances
A view narrowly based on text and
Explain originalism. intent of the framers, based on the
"original" meaning at the time of the
adoption - Constitution has a
changeless nature and meaning.
(Scalia)
We cannot clearly assume the purpose of
What are some the original text as stated by the author
problems with and we must assume that the original
originalism? framers of the Constitution knew what
would be right for our country forever
(throughout technological and scientific
advances).
Looks at the purpose/values and how it is
meant to be applied or could be applied
Explain the to the case at hand and see if it even
evolutionary applies at all. Looks at the consequences
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SPEA V184 MIDTERM EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++
2025/2026
Terms in this set (99)
What is the Mens rea indicates a guilty mind, whereas actus
difference between rea indicates a guilty act
mens rea and actus
rea?
A crime that is enacted when preparing to
What is an inchoate carry out another crime but is considered
crime? "incomplete" in that the crime did not
fully occur. Ex: attempt to murder but
only
injured the person. Types: solicitation, attempt,
conspiracy
A police officer can a probable cause
obtain a search
warrant if they
have what?
What is the A rule that says evidence that is
1/
19
,7/21/25, 8:23
PM
exclusionary rule? discovered in violation of the Constitution
cannot be used against the defendant
A police officer must reasonable suspicion
have what to stop
and frisk
someone?
What is necessary probable cause, oath/signed by judge,
for police to obtain a name the place they want to search, have
search warrant to ask and list items they want to
seize,
"Good faith exception" - police do not
Exceptions to valid intentionally violate the constitution.
search warrant "Fruit of the Poisonous tree"- can't get it
another way once identified through
illegal means
Who brings an a grand jury
indictment
What is a Miranda An explanation of rights that must be given
warning? before any custodial interrogation.
What type of lawyer State prosecutor
functions as the
prosecuting
attorney?
Explain the basics of Trial courts find facts, apply the law to
trial court. facts, make a decision on the case, and
2/
19
, 7/21/25, 8:23
PM
sentence the defendant (in criminal
cases)
Explain the basics of Appellate courts do not retry facts of
appellate courts. cases, they handle questions of the law
only. No jury
Explain enumerated Limited powers of the United States
powers Congress, listed in Article I Section 8 of
the US Constitution. This applies to
federal circumstances
A view narrowly based on text and
Explain originalism. intent of the framers, based on the
"original" meaning at the time of the
adoption - Constitution has a
changeless nature and meaning.
(Scalia)
We cannot clearly assume the purpose of
What are some the original text as stated by the author
problems with and we must assume that the original
originalism? framers of the Constitution knew what
would be right for our country forever
(throughout technological and scientific
advances).
Looks at the purpose/values and how it is
meant to be applied or could be applied
Explain the to the case at hand and see if it even
evolutionary applies at all. Looks at the consequences
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