“Jeopardy”Criminal Law

Kelly Stephenson

Classification of crimes

Elements of a Crime

Federal/Criminal

law

Types of Crimes Jurisdiction Misc.

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Topic 1: 1 point

A less serious crime is called what?

Misdemeanor

Topic 1: 2 points

A major crime is called what?

Felony

Topic 1: 3 points

Who is the government official who brings the case against the defendant?

The Prosecutor

Topic 1: 4 points

The person accused of the crime is called what?

The defendant

Topic 1: 5 points

A minor offense that is usually punishable with a fine and not with jail time.

An Infraction

Topic 2: 1 point

Can you be convicted of a crime if the state cannot prove you had a motive?

Yes, Motive is NOT required

Topic 2: 2 points

What is the second element of a crime?

Required State of Mind

Topic 2: 3 points

Can you be arrested for being an alcoholic?

No

Topic 2: 4 points

What is the first element of a crime?

Criminal Act

Topic 2: 5 points

Must a criminal act be voluntary?

Yes!

Topic 3: 1 point

What limits the powers of the federal government?

The constitution

Topic 3: 2 points

The FBI comes from what clause to the federal government?

Commerce Clause

Topic 3: 3 points

What two court systems it the American legal system made of?

Federal & State

Topic 3: 4 points

If you use excessive force during a murder, can you claim for self-defense?

No

Topic 3: 5 pointsThe wrongful taking away of

another’s property by a person who has been entrusted with that property is called what?

Embezzlement

Topic 4: 1 point

Who hears criminal and civil cases with original jurisdiction?

District Courts

Topic 4: 2 points

This court hears appeals from federal and state courts; has original jurisdiction in cases which the state is a party.

U.S. Supreme Court

Topic 4: 3 points

Who hears appeals from lower state courts; have original jurisdiction in cases that involve the state constitution?

State Supreme Courts

Topic 4: 4 points

Who hears cases involving minors who need the protection of the state?

Juvenile Courts

Topic 4: 5 points

When people feel as if they did not have a fair trial in a lower court, what court do the proceed to?

Intermediate Appellate Courts

Topic 5: 1 point

Someone who helps persuade people who have a dispute to a compromise?

Mediator

Topic 5: 2 points

When the parties give the power to settle their dispute to a third party is what?

Arbitration

Topic 5: 3 points

A formal hearing during which the defendant is read the indictment is called what?

Arraignment

Topic 5: 4 points

Money or property that is left with the court to assure that a person who has been arrested, but released will return to court is what?

Bail

Topic 5: 5 points

What are the three different sentences in the book that a person can get for breaking the law?

Fines, Imprisonment, or the Death Penalty

Daily Double!

As a team, decide how many of the points you already have you wish to wager. If you get the question correct, you will earn double the points you wagered.

If you get the question incorrect, you will lose the points you wagered. Good luck!

Daily Double!

As a team, decide how many of the points you already have you wish to wager. If you get the question correct, you will earn double the points you wagered.

If you get the question incorrect, you will lose the points you wagered. Good luck!