Which of the following assumes that we all know right from wrong and are morally responsible for our conduct and should be held accountable?
a. deterrence
b. retribution
c. rehabilitation
d. incapacitation
b. retribution
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A formal accusation of criminal activity by a grand jury is a(n)
A. indictment. B. information. C. complaint. D. bill of attainder.
In 2012, drugs were commonly sold as “synthetic marijuana” or “bath salts” that allowed users to achieve a “legal high” while avoiding federal drug bans. Eventually, these drugs were banned after being linked to several high-profile incidents. What feature of criminal law does this illustrate?
A. Criminal laws are static and rarely require revision. B. Legislators prefer not to revise existing law because it is difficult. C. Criminal laws are changed in response to new threats. D. Existing criminal laws can be a barrier to enforcement.
The deterrence model assumes that people engage in criminal behavior because of a chemical imbalance or other neurological defect
a. True b. False
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. In the American legal system, there can be no crime, and no punishment, except as provided by law. 2. American criminal law is derived largely from the English common law. 3. The federal government has adopted the common law of crimes. 4. Appellate courts perform an error correction function, but they do not perform a lawmaking function.